Jim, that sounds rough - and your kind of attention is just what a hobbiest or restorer needs. About a year and a half ago, I looked at the price for a parts store thinking that would be a fun thing to do. I didn't go that route as I have zero experience and less cash - but it is too bad the economy is rough right now. I bet there would be room for another specialty parts shop with knowledgeable people. Then again - you are in that industry, and you know far more than me! On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I actually got written up last week for "spending too much time with a customer"! Can you believe that BS? Our micro-manager (referring both to his brain and stature) was with 1 customer during the same period of time, yet I also answered the phone 5 times, took orders and played cashier for several others. 2 other front counter people couldn't seem to work up their giveadam enough to handle anything other than putting parts away. The manager got really p!$$ed when I pointed out my sales were higher than anyone else's, both in numbers and $$. Then I got the "It's a team effort" speech and I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went to lunch. > When I got back I got the "just think how good your sales would be if you really applied yourself" speech and I looked at him and said "I'm not paint. Spread me too thin, I show what ticks me off". > > _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list