Well I was fired from my job at Marshall Chrysler last Thursday. I realy don’t know the reason why. Didn’t have a large amount of comebacks, (vehicles returning to the shop with the same problem). The reason givien use abuse of equipment??? I have set resumes out online, filled out a few applications, filed for unemployment. It is rainning so I can’t mow the grass. Read alittle. I have satillite tv and have over 200 chanels and can’t find anything I want to watch. This is the 1st time in 30 years I have been without a job. I was totaly shocked when I was let go. I should have a job within a week, shortage of good mechanics in the US. Last time I was out of work was when President Reagen was in office. edm
Enjoy your unexpected break is my advice. Have a few days relaxing, you’ll be glad of it when you’re woking hard again. I know the feeling of being bored to tears. I’ve been on the sick for over 3 1/2 years, and signed off till at least April 2013. I am legitimate though, not one of these that scrounges because they are to lazy to work, and the only thing they do is breed. I do feel guilty as hell getting £ and doing nothing for it, but I couldn’t work at the minute. I don’t know how I’m going to be day to day, I’ve no sort of stability. I do feel for you though I was laid off once, as the shop I was working in closed. Luckily I’m an alcohol licensee, and got a Bar manager’s job within 3 days. The longest I was out of work before this was 3 weeks, since the ageof 16 when I left school. I’d love to get back into work, but something cash in hand to start with, (Ok not legal but wtf, the govt don’t deserve any tax), that I could do as and when, until i’m able to work legit and permanantly. Like I say don’t worry about it too much, something will come along soon and you’ll be wishing you were at home bored to tears. Good luck mate, hang in there. Stefan
Mustangii - Ouch that must smart. I was sacked from a job many years ago and although I hated the work it still hurt to ‘get the bullet’. But Stefan’s right. This calls for enjoying the spare time. And a proper mechanic can always find work. Best Wishes Peter
I had a temp job at a greenhouse that just ended Friday. I’m not too worried though, since I started working at 16 I’ve been out of work for a grand total of 3 weeks, so I’ll be back to something or other soon enough. Until then, I’m enjoying smoking my pipes, snussing, snuffing, listening to music and catching up on some reading.
edm – That sucks. I like what Stefan wrote about not worrying. And Peter and yourself are surely right about the need for good mechanics. I know what you mean about tv, which I don’t have. But whenever I’m in motel I’m amazed how many channels of crap exist! As I was writing to edm, your post popped up shiki. Take it easy, men.
Remember the post about the truck I bought from them? still owed them money on it and some parts I needed to repair my wife’s pt cruiser gt turbo. so it was give the truck back or lose my last 2 checks. The tow truck from Marshall came to pick it up and he told me it was John the dealership Manager that wanted me gone. Here’s the story about that. I did a new vehicle check in on a Jeep Compass. John bought it for his Daughter. 3 weeks after he got it the Left front lower ball joint bolt broke. The nut had stripped and the bolt came out. the left front tire turned left and pulled the axle out of the tranaxle. It was covered under Warrenty, but he blamed it on me. A PDI does not include checking all the bolts and nuts on a vehicle. They just had to find an excuse to get rid of me. edm
Well, I’ve got my time occupied for the next few days at least. I just managed to fix my turntable, so it’ll be back to ripping my box of records for me. Still have about 50 classical LPs to rip.
I feel for ya Mustangii. I’m house bound and unemployed as well. I guess you can use the spare time to get those things done you’ve been putting off for so long. We all have that list. Anyway, hope you get a job soon, I can’t imagine a professional mechanic not being in steady demand for long. Hang in there man.
Constructive dismissal…
hang on, edm … i agree with Spyro … you will not be outta work for long.
Wow… Sorry to hear the bad news. Hopefully you have unemployment coming… and if so use a week or two to get your mind straight and then plan for the future. One door closing leaves another open… or something like that. Anyway keep your head up, things will work out.
@mustang on a lighter note, that’s why he should’ve bought her a Land Rover lol bloody expensive but built like a tank. Stefan
Mr Mustangi the mechanic. You do realize that the moment you really start enjoying your free time is when the offers will roll in. So it’s in your best interest to start hoping they don’t hire you quite yet. 
@mustangii sorry to hear that…I never turned bolts at a dealership but I’ve known enough guys who did and I’ve heard similar stories. Best of luck to you finding a new gig, but do enjoy the free time for now as well!
Sorry to hear about you being shafted, I’ve been there myself. I agree with you that an experienced mechanic shouldn’t take long for a hire.
Well filled out about 6 applicatons, sent out 20 resumes. watching reruns of Las Vegas
Going to go fill out app with them tomarrow. edm
Ya might want to hit the road and stop by some places. I had a guy quit and another happened by about an hour later. Hired him and kept him for 6 years till I closed up. Good mechanics are very hard to find. Keep a positive attitude. Good luck, my friend.
Also have 2 interviews tomarrow, One is at a motorcycle dealership. engines are engines. and transmisions are transmissions are. need a change of pace. I have a 160 IQ and read at 800 wpm with 98% comprehension. Can’t spell worth a lick though, funny right? I switched over to electrical maintanance for about 8 years, took electronics in high school so I knew the basics. read everything I can get my hands on. If there is a book or website on something I can fix it. Do all my own home repairs from plumbing to air conditioning work. I can fix about anything. also do all my own computor repairs. The only reason I went to Tech school is to get the diploma. My Father was the same way. went from deisel mechanic in the Airforce to Ground power, to Liquid O2 production to refrigeration. I should be able to find something. but enjoy working on mechanical stuff. edm
make killer robots. There is a huge market if you can pull it off.