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twinfalls Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2003 Posts: 2133 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject: Are people dependable, anymore. |
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In France, I am pissed to see services going to the drain.
People, they cannot find.
People that don't call back.
Well, NO SERVICE.
I know, the only answer: Give them a wage, only when they work.
Meanwhile, I'll care myself, about my car. _________________ Stock 1974 US Westy, AW-A 1800cc dual carbs. Twin Falls is my favorite site on the Churchill river in Manitoba. |
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Mr. Bubblehead El Chupa Nibre
Joined: October 25, 2002 Posts: 2756 Location: 612 Wharf Avenue
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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I thought it was just a Springfield thing (people not returning calls), but apparently it is worldwide. _________________ OGST
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coad Samba Scapegoat
Joined: September 12, 2002 Posts: 7552
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Are people dependable, anymore. |
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twinfalls wrote: |
In France, I am pissed to see services going to the drain.
People, they cannot find.
People that don't call back.
Well, NO SERVICE.
I know, the only answer: Give them a wage, only when they work.
Meanwhile, I'll care myself, about my car. |
You forgot a big one:
People who don't know what they're doing and can't do their job correctly even when they do show up.
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cactuscorner Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 110 Location: San Marcos Tx
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thats Customer Service - or lack of....it's terrible these days - frustrating many people-
We need a JD Powers Customer Service Award for the best Customer Service out there.
I work for a large Corp and we actually strive to "make it right for our customers the first time, ALL the time!"
If I run into poor customer service or just bad service in general - I never return to that establishment - ever. Sometimes I even spread the word around about my experience.
Ask for referrals, you can get a better idea about what your dealing with and what others have to say about someone.
-David _________________ 1971 VW Beetle Vert "Hannah Montana" 2008
1968 VW Beetle "THAT GIRL" 2002 - 2008
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Lidpainter Samba Anti-Hero
Joined: January 21, 2004 Posts: 2045 Location: 41.77 | -83.56
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Are people dependable, anymore. |
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twinfalls wrote: |
Are people dependable, anymore?
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So you are saying they once were? I think I saw a cave drawing on this subject. I thought it was a myth.
When I lived in Maine I called every mofo electrician in the phone book, including those from neighboring towns, to connect a 220 furnace I bought for my garage. Not one retuned my call. I have since moved and took the furnace with me- it's still not hooked up here either. _________________
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76939 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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I trust everyone until they prove me wrong. The level of trust depends on the situation and who you are, so don't ask to borrow money. _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
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papaphaedrus Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2007 Posts: 94 Location: Alton, Il
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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wow I thought trust was REALLY a myth in NYC. |
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Air-Cooled Head Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2002 Posts: 4070 Location: Chicago Suburbs
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: Are people dependable, anymore. |
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Lidpainter wrote: |
twinfalls wrote: |
Are people dependable, anymore?
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So you are saying they once were? I think I saw a cave drawing on this subject. I thought it was a myth.
When I lived in Maine I called every mofo electrician in the phone book, including those from neighboring towns, to connect a 220 furnace I bought for my garage. Not one retuned my call. I have since moved and took the furnace with me- it's still not hooked up here either. |
That cracked me up. If you couldn't get them to come out in Maine, they sure ain't coming to MI! _________________ Everything known to man has been written.
Readers are Leaders! |
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1mechanic Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2008 Posts: 191
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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I work as a mechanic for a large corporation and what we are having trouble finding is any sort of tallent anymore of people that can think thrue problem to actuallt fix it and not just be a parts changer. As far as these technical schools go I have not seen one qualified technician ready to go to work. Seems like the young kids of today just want to sit on thier ass while there dad was out busting his hump to put food on the table. The people that actually believe in honest work for a honest days pay are the one that are retiering and taking thier skills with them. Only my two cents. |
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Ghoti Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2007 Posts: 760 Location: Rollin' in 541
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Glenn wrote: |
I trust everyone until they prove me wrong. The level of trust depends on the situation and who you are, so don't ask to borrow money. |
This says a lot about you, Glenn. People who cannot/will not trust are usually not trustworthy themselves. People who trust are usually trustworthy.
I will not lose faith in humanity because of a couple of jerks!! |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76939 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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Ghoti wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
I trust everyone until they prove me wrong. The level of trust depends on the situation and who you are, so don't ask to borrow money. |
This says a lot about you, Glenn. People who cannot/will not trust are usually not trustworthy themselves. People who trust are usually trustworthy.
I will not lose faith in humanity because of a couple of jerks!! |
Exactly...
I rather wrong a few times than to be untrusting all my life. _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
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Iowa Mark Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2004 Posts: 1071
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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DUDE! I showed up, like, three days in a row! And now you want me to work too! |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22728 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the Global Market! This is why I now do ALL of my own stuff, in- house. Nobody does what they say any more, there's no customer service, and quality control is so 20th Century.... _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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Just my hands. And a little lube. No tools. |
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klucz Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2006 Posts: 1062 Location: Chicago, IL
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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No problem. Can I have your name, birthdate, address, phone number, social security number, credit card number and expiration date, email address, mothers maiden name...I'm sorry can you please hold? <CLICK> _________________ 84 Westy 4spd sold |
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Russ Wolfe Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2004 Posts: 25187 Location: Central Iowa
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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1mechanic wrote: |
I work as a mechanic for a large corporation and what we are having trouble finding is any sort of tallent anymore of people that can think thrue problem to actuallt fix it and not just be a parts changer. As far as these technical schools go I have not seen one qualified technician ready to go to work. Seems like the young kids of today just want to sit on thier ass while there dad was out busting his hump to put food on the table. The people that actually believe in honest work for a honest days pay are the one that are retiering and taking thier skills with them. Only my two cents. |
I am an industrial maintenance tech. I program the computers that run the machines. I am nearing 65 yrs old. The company has no one to replace me when I retire in a couple months. I cannot keep working due to health problems. They have known for the last 5 years or so that I would be leaving.
The company has approached me about doing what I am doing as a consultant. Only come in when they need me. But they didnt like the price I quoted them for my labor. _________________ Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up, you end up with a lot of scum on the top!--Edward Abbey
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31379 Location: Hot Arizona
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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1mechanic wrote: |
I work as a mechanic for a large corporation and what we are having trouble finding is any sort of tallent anymore of people that can think thrue problem to actuallt fix it and not just be a parts changer. As far as these technical schools go I have not seen one qualified technician ready to go to work. Seems like the young kids of today just want to sit on thier ass while there dad was out busting his hump to put food on the table. The people that actually believe in honest work for a honest days pay are the one that are retiering and taking thier skills with them. Only my two cents. |
Dude - learn to spell !!! _________________ 1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297 |
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jwcurry Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2007 Posts: 567
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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If asked six months ago, I would have said I'm dependable.
I promised to send someone on the board a 1959 South Carolina plate and I still haven't gotten to it yet.
Now I don't feel so dependable. |
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Towel Rail Horizontally Opposed
Joined: April 15, 2005 Posts: 4622 Location: SE CR IA US NA PE
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Russ Wolfe wrote: |
1mechanic wrote: |
I work as a mechanic for a large corporation and what we are having trouble finding is any sort of tallent anymore of people that can think thrue problem to actuallt fix it and not just be a parts changer. As far as these technical schools go I have not seen one qualified technician ready to go to work. Seems like the young kids of today just want to sit on thier ass while there dad was out busting his hump to put food on the table. The people that actually believe in honest work for a honest days pay are the one that are retiering and taking thier skills with them. Only my two cents. |
I am an industrial maintenance tech. I program the computers that run the machines. I am nearing 65 yrs old. The company has no one to replace me when I retire in a couple months. I cannot keep working due to health problems. They have known for the last 5 years or so that I would be leaving.
The company has approached me about doing what I am doing as a consultant. Only come in when they need me. But they didnt like the price I quoted them for my labor. |
Plus, you've got a Type 34 and Single Cab to restore. _________________ 1974 Thing -- under the knife
1967 Beetle -- spring/summer/fall driver
1996 Subaru OBW (EJ22, 5-speed, AWD) -- winter car, 3-seasons "don't feel like biking today" car
049 > 070 > 053 > 009 |
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Splitdog Samba Split Personality
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 4125 Location: Planet VW
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Russ Wolfe wrote: |
1mechanic wrote: |
I work as a mechanic for a large corporation and what we are having trouble finding is any sort of tallent anymore of people that can think thrue problem to actuallt fix it and not just be a parts changer. As far as these technical schools go I have not seen one qualified technician ready to go to work. Seems like the young kids of today just want to sit on thier ass while there dad was out busting his hump to put food on the table. The people that actually believe in honest work for a honest days pay are the one that are retiering and taking thier skills with them. Only my two cents. |
I am an industrial maintenance tech. I program the computers that run the machines. I am nearing 65 yrs old. The company has no one to replace me when I retire in a couple months. I cannot keep working due to health problems. They have known for the last 5 years or so that I would be leaving.
The company has approached me about doing what I am doing as a consultant. Only come in when they need me. But they didnt like the price I quoted them for my labor. |
Let them enjoy dealing with a 'tech graduate' that's 23 years old and has no idea how to think a problem through. Oh, and speak English. _________________ CH³NO²
Z = z² + C
Der Blitzkrieg Kafers
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Grant Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 820
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:32 am Post subject: |
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Be the change you want to see in the world. |
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