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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: FORKEDUP on February 27, 2009, 08:42:26 PM

Title: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: FORKEDUP on February 27, 2009, 08:42:26 PM

what a weird last couple of days it has been for me, started by getting to work thurs morning, walking in and i notice the parts managers truck is not there, oh well, go ahead and go in, i am immediately greated by a co-worker telling me, rob quit (the manager), and three more people are loosing their jobs today, ok, holy shit, what the f is happening here, 9:15am, general manager, service director and hr lady are in the parts dept.  We need to have a meeting and discuss what is happening, all of us know what has already happened and what is supposed to happen, so its a tense little meeting.  An hour or so later the same three walk in and ask if i "have a minute", then ask the asst. manager to come along.  Ok time stands still at this point, now i have just dropped a load in my pants, what the f**k did i do to get my ass fired, i havent fought with anyone lately, i am on time, no problems.  So the mind starts racing, hell if they are going to fire me, i am going down in a blaze of glory, let them have it, rip every one apart, give the the whats for.......no, not the best move, lets see what is going on.  Ends up with the wholesale guy, tire guy, asst parts manager and myself in a meeting with the above three and the owner.  After about 30 min the owner follows with, by the end of the day, one of you four will be my new parts manager.   Time stands still again, holy shit you idiot, bet your glad you kept your mouth shut arent you (talking to myself),  each has an interview with the owner.   4:00pm  meeting with owner, general manager, service director and hr lady------congrats Bill, you are our new parts manager (another load enters the drawers).. so yesterday is a blur, show up today, first day as new manager and come to a very harsh reality,  the only person who knows how to do this job...quit yesterday, so now i am flying by the seat of my pants....please return trays to their upright positions, its gonna be a bumpy ride...............and the asst is not to happy right now, since i got promoted over him........sorry so long but holy shit i am exited/scared/freaked/drinking etc etc. ;D

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: flytime on February 27, 2009, 08:53:32 PM

Congrats Bill. I know how it is getting into something like that. Two months into my new career and I am still pooping my pants but excited at the same time. Did two presentations in front of some big time Dr.s today and the staff even clapped for me when I was done. Gets a little easier every day. Just think of the big pay check at the end of the day.

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: IRRebel on February 27, 2009, 08:54:33 PM

You'll figure it out. Just remember what he did and don't do that! The biggest thing stepping into mgmt. is you have to look at things from a different angle. From the owners angle. It ain't Bill's Car dealership, it's whoevers. Your biggest challenge is going to be gaining respect from your former peers, tho. That will come. Won't change overnight.

Wayyyyy back when, when I was first promoted to manager, I remember my District manager's first visit. The fokker waited a month after promoting me to visit me the first time. He asked if I had any problems. I said, other that not knowing what the fawk I'm doing or what the fawk you expect me to be doing, none. I remember his words. "You run this business like you owned it, and we'll never have an issue, that's why I promoted you." Use that philosophy to this day.

BTW, who took the new SL65 for a test drive to get fired?  ;D

Ray

And congratulations!

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: Nordie on February 27, 2009, 09:11:15 PM

congrats bill...hope you can get it all fingered out...(thread jack) this reminds me of today...i get a call from my best friend saying can you come by my work...i say why...he says we just had a meeting we just closed the doors to my work...."desert dodge"...so i went there and seen 80 of the most depressed people i have ever seen...anyway needless to say we left that place with pleanty of extra mechanic goodies....

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: snuff630 on February 27, 2009, 09:16:30 PM

Hey Bill CONGRATS!!!   ;D

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: BOOST on February 27, 2009, 09:52:37 PM

 X2 congrats

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: Baja and Bust on February 27, 2009, 10:10:28 PM

X3 Bill, Congrats!  Does this mean you get to take that mean fockin SL65 out for a night on the town???  Maybe just a lunch run??? 

Hey Nordic80... You are a very good "thread jacker" my friend... seems to be a habit of yours.

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: Nordie on February 27, 2009, 10:33:07 PM

Quote from: Baja and Bust on February 27, 2009, 10:10:28 PM

X3 Bill, Congrats!  Does this mean you get to take that mean fockin SL65 out for a night on the town???  Maybe just a lunch run??? 

Hey Nor

typicdic80... You are a very good "thread jacker" my friend... seems to be a habit of yours.

typical newbee doesnt know jack shit...

glad someone with 50 something post can lay down the law and say whats going on here...

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: Baja and Bust on February 27, 2009, 10:49:13 PM

Quote from: 1980Nordic on February 27, 2009, 10:33:07 PM

typical newbee doesnt know jack shit...

glad someone with 50 something post can lay down the law and say whats going on here...

You're right... I was wrong... My bad... No need to get testy though.  Sorry if you had a bad day.  I just went and introduced myself to Jack Schitt...  Met his whole family.  You must know them very well since you apparently spend so much time on the pooper...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuRwis3_iVk

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: Nordie on February 27, 2009, 10:54:08 PM

im starting to think my turds look like you...

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: Baja and Bust on February 27, 2009, 10:58:27 PM

Don't hate, masturbate then ejaculate.  But never procrastinate and always...


CONGRATULATE!!!

Now back to you, Bill....

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: 82daytona on February 28, 2009, 06:19:25 AM

way to go Bill so now you got a pay raise is a new daytona in your future >:D ;D

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: crewchief22 on February 28, 2009, 07:46:42 AM

Congrats  ;D

The only way to be a good manager is to treat everyone the same.  You have to have consistancy in how you handle your people.  You can't be friendly with a couple people and indifferent with others.  Give praise when appropriate, be fair when assigning tasks and you should earn the respect you deserve quickly.

Good luck and have fun  ;D 

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: GT Jets on February 28, 2009, 11:03:42 AM

Hey Bill, I gotta say congrats, isn't it funny how the mind races when you think something bad is going to happen, all I have to say is that, that is a sign of someone pretty damn passionate about there job and knows who's been doing what and why, basically I commend your company on it's choice, they have IMHO made the right decision to put you in the position.

Congratulations again and don't sweat the small stuff, do what feels right and be fair to yourself, you obviously impressed somebody...

GT

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: OC2Vegas on February 28, 2009, 09:55:36 PM

Congrats....now get to work!

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: stc315 on March 01, 2009, 03:59:57 AM

Congrats!!! as a new supervisor, I know how you feel. But as Flytime said, it gets a little easier everyday.

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: Ralph Brunt on March 01, 2009, 06:48:19 AM

congrats ;)

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: beerjet on March 01, 2009, 08:54:21 AM

Congratulations Bill ! Nothing like getting promoted and not having to ask for it  ;D

-beerjet-

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: DTeem on March 01, 2009, 09:09:55 AM

Congratulations Bill. A big one for most owners is "no surprises" Keep em informed on issues that could make them look bad or affect their bottom line. All of your staff have different styles and communicaitons needs. Like Crewchief commented, you have to treat all fairly and be consistant. Just some like/need real direct communication or direction and some you gotta be a little warm n fuzzy to get them to work at their capacity. One last thing it is easy to expect them to give 150% if that is what you do. That is your work ethic and you have to set the example, but try to get each to work up to their ability with what is the minimum acceptable standard being all you can demand. OK, one last, last thing. Most people want direction, want to do a good job. Bullshit misbehavior is usualy a symptom of something else...poor communicaiton, not knowing what is expected, jeolousy etc. When you have negetive interactions with your folks (and you will cause now you are the boss and not their friend), look at what you are doing to cause it first, then and only then at what they are doing. Sorry for so much input, I have just made almost every stupid management mistake that can be made, in my years of managing a really difficult work group. Good luck and have a blast. Remember, "if you cant dazzle them with brilliance, bafflem them with bullshit!"
DT

Title: Re: rollercoaster of a week
Post by: FORKEDUP on March 01, 2009, 04:16:11 PM

thanks for all the congrats guys, this is not my first management position (first in a dealer), i have been in auto repair for over 20yrs, managing shops for about 12+ of those, service side of things, this is my first parts rodeo however, thank you for the advise and please keep it coming, i know i can do the job and do it well, it is just the learing without a teacher that has me kinda spooked.  It will all work out though, as for the sl65, i wish, thats about all that can be said there ;D, so far i have talked to all my co-workers about what is going on in the dept, making sure everyone is ok with upper managments decision to promote me and so far everyone is good with the changes and willing to help out and bust their asses to help me.. i will let everyone know how things are going as they happen, but please keep the words of advise coming, you can never get enough insite. ;D