Changing shops is easy, tool boxes have wheels. All shops are the same, the work doesn't change. I can walk into any shop and be working at full capacity in a week. What's different, computer systems? Where you keep tools? I've never left a shop because of the work. I've left for pay raises and mental health. Shop owners have been the #1 reason for leaving. Shop owners are my only reason for not returning to the industry, the culture within the industry has burned me out and it's time for a break. If you can't retain technicians, look at your self. Your leadership qualities are what's in question now.
Amen brother. Many different trades need to really start treating their employees better. I work in HVAC and I don't mind fixing Air conditioners but but it drives me crazy when management does things that make the job more difficult than it needs to be.
Here`s a nifty fact for the guy at minute 34 who comes across as dismissive regarding pay. According to Indeed, the average diesel tech salary is 54694 per year, and the average for a babysitter/nanny is 48659. Now correct for the expenses of performing the job, such as tools. Perception is reality, but facts don't lie.
Changing shops is easy, tool boxes have wheels.
All shops are the same, the work doesn't change. I can walk into any shop and be working at full capacity in a week.
What's different, computer systems? Where you keep tools? I've never left a shop because of the work. I've left for pay raises and mental health. Shop owners have been the #1 reason for leaving. Shop owners are my only reason for not returning to the industry, the culture within the industry has burned me out and it's time for a break.
If you can't retain technicians, look at your self. Your leadership qualities are what's in question now.
Amen brother. Many different trades need to really start treating their employees better. I work in HVAC and I don't mind fixing Air conditioners but but it drives me crazy when management does things that make the job more difficult than it needs to be.
Have you guys tried paying more?
30 years in the automotive industry. RUN
how to survive a tech shortage....PAY MORE. seems like this would be common sense.
It is common sense.
Why is it so hard for owners and managers to understand this simple concept 🤣
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Here`s a nifty fact for the guy at minute 34 who comes across as dismissive regarding pay. According to Indeed, the average diesel tech salary is 54694 per year, and the average for a babysitter/nanny is 48659. Now correct for the expenses of performing the job, such as tools. Perception is reality, but facts don't lie.
Try treating your employees like human beings and not machines.