#8789639 - 09/14/16 08:51 AM
So after 10 years at the same company...
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Violent Spectre
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I am finally a manager! ....of a different company lol
Some of you know that I have worked in the Hyundai parts dept for quite a while, but my problem was that even though we owned the largest dealer group this side of the GTA, there was no way I was able to move up. My boss isn't leaving his position for at least another 10-15 years because he has it set. I did everything while he played on his phone all day, or cruised forums. I took care of the daily operations and bringing in business. He did a bit of paperwork.
We also got bought out about a year ago by Autoplanet, who own a few dealers in the GTA and up north. Since then the entire place has changed, it doesn't feel like a family anymore and I was constantly worried about my job. Mostly because on paper, I was expensive for my position. I was essentially making 2x what my position should pay, except there was a reason. I have 17 years in the business and I'm good at my job. My manager loved it because he essentially had to do nothing all day and collect a fat cheque on payday.
One of the Hyundai dealers that is only 5 minutes from my place got in touch and offered me the Parts Manager position because their manager isn't cutting it and their numbers are way low compared to where they should be. This doesn't concern me because the reason they are so low is that I took all of their business away haha. And the best part is, all of these shops will follow me so I will show an increase almost immediately.
My manager and his boss took me out on Friday for beers and food and both were super pumped to have me working there. I haven't even started there yet, but I already feel so much more respected and appreciated. I'm really excited to start this new position and I'm actually happy to go to work again. It's going to be hard as hell, but at least now I'm working for my recognition and not someone else who doesn't actually appreciate it.
Rant over!
C/N: Got a new jerb, I is a manager now!
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#8789654 - 09/14/16 09:02 AM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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Risky Business
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Awesome move man, very happy for you.
Liking where you work and the people you work with makes a world of difference.
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#8789682 - 09/14/16 09:20 AM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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Choco 'Nuck
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congratulations 
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#8789734 - 09/14/16 10:12 AM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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The Postman
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Congrats! Which dealer now? Grimsby?
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#8789759 - 09/14/16 10:30 AM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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furball
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Congrats!
Edited by furball (09/14/16 10:30 AM)
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#8789761 - 09/14/16 10:36 AM
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free parts for everyone to celebrate! wooooo!
Congrats.
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#8789765 - 09/14/16 10:38 AM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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Violent Spectre
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Congrats! Which dealer now? Grimsby?
Nope, they're still Performance/Autoplanet. I'm in the Falls at Autovalue Hyundai.
Congrats! Have you given your notice yet?
Gave my 2 weeks on Friday, received an email shortly after that my employment was no longer necessary and not to come back Monday. So I get a free paid vacation lol.
I figured my manager would be pissed, mostly because he has to work now, but man he is being so unprofessional about it. You'd think that he might be happy that I'm trying to further my career and put everything he taught me into play....NOPE! After I gave my notice he called the guy I'm replacing(he's going to be working for me) to offer him my job. Then when that didn't work he called the other counter guy and offered it to him. Both said fuck no. He called them from work, while they were on the counter! He even messaged my ex-wife to see if she knew someone because he has the same last name as her...who does that?! Especially not even an hour after I give my notice.
My manager was PISSED and called my managers boss and reamed him out. It's one thing if you call them on their cell after hours...but on the company phone while they're working!?
I was suppose to start the 26th, but now I'm starting this Monday since I have some free time haha.
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#8789780 - 09/14/16 10:52 AM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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JEFFOS
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Nice! Congrats dude
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#8789847 - 09/14/16 11:41 AM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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JEFFOS
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Gave my 2 weeks on Friday, received an email shortly after that my employment was no longer necessary and not to come back Monday. So I get a free paid vacation lol.
I figured my manager would be pissed, mostly because he has to work now, but man he is being so unprofessional about it. You'd think that he might be happy that I'm trying to further my career and put everything he taught me into play....NOPE! After I gave my notice he called the guy I'm replacing(he's going to be working for me) to offer him my job. Then when that didn't work he called the other counter guy and offered it to him. Both said fuck no. He called them from work, while they were on the counter! He even messaged my ex-wife to see if she knew someone because he has the same last name as her...who does that?! Especially not even an hour after I give my notice.
My manager was PISSED and called my managers boss and reamed him out. It's one thing if you call them on their cell after hours...but on the company phone while they're working!?
I was suppose to start the 26th, but now I'm starting this Monday since I have some free time haha. Wow talk about not handling it well .... at all! Not very professional at all. Typically companies will walk someone out who has given notice if they feel their last 2 weeks could have a negative impact on their business. What do you think was their concern? Obtaining client info? Or was it plain old immaturity on his part? I'm not sure how its seen from a legal stand point, but if you start your new job during your 2 weeks notice period, is your old company still obligated to pay you? Is it better to take the 2 weeks vacation?
They owe you the 2 weeks regardless as it was their choice to end early (which is common I've been walked out quite a few times when moving to a potential competitor - it's normal and should be no hard feelings). Your bosses reaction highlights his lack of true leadership and management skill - sounds like you made the right move.
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#8789922 - 09/14/16 12:59 PM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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The Postman
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That Randy guy? I always thought he was a douche lol.
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#8789934 - 09/14/16 01:16 PM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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LNXGUY
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I love feel good stories like this, congrats man!! And fuck your old boss  Serves him right for not appreciating you all these years.
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#8789938 - 09/14/16 01:20 PM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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spd-dmn
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good kill op
congrats!
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#8790110 - 09/14/16 03:40 PM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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4age
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nice story 
+1 on the hyundai parts group buy.
you are obviously elated - you should be. this is great!
go do some donuts in the parking lot on your exit
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#8790156 - 09/14/16 04:27 PM
Re: So after 10 years at the same company...
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Violent Spectre
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qztuEucrNBc
nice story +1 on the hyundai parts group buy. you are obviously elated - you should be. this is great! go do some donuts in the parking lot on your exit
Thanks, but I'm pretty sure I'm banned from the property now lol.
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