TheEquineFencer
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Does anyone know anything about these guys? It looks like I'll be flying to Atlanta for a job interview with them in the near future.
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http://www.powerprotech.com/ Information about them?
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TheEquineFencer
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I fly out early Wednesday morning to Atlanta for a FTF interview. I guess it's starting to get serious.
The Frisco Kid
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Good luck. I know a few guys who went to work there. Came back to work at their old distributors within about 6 months. I like their service focus, but I don't care for their management locally (TX).
It's like any job, if they'll pay you good money and it's a pretty good job go for it!
It's like any job, if they'll pay you good money and it's a pretty good job go for it!
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TheEquineFencer
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I just got a call, they are sending me an offer. I'd like to know more about what I'm really getting into.
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TheEquineFencer
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If someone has a copy of EGSA study guide I can get that would be nice. They want me to reimburse them for the testing cost and such if I fail. I'm wondering what that might cost. They also want me to pay for a DOT Physical also out of pocket.
JCQuick
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I use to sell them parts I always dealt with the same guy he never complained
Lassen Forge
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Having you pay for the EGSA if you fail is about average (they want to make sure you know something about Generation, not BS your way thru the interview process), but to me it seems strange they'd want you to pay for the DOT physical - most companies will foot that bill once they've decided to hire you, because that way they know the doctor wasn't bought off. Just my opinion...
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TheEquineFencer
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I love this kind of work. The jobs for this in my area are kind of scarce. Most of the time, it's more windshield time than work time.
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TheEquineFencer
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Good luck. I know a few guys who went to work there. Came back to work at their old distributors within about 6 months. I like their service focus, but I don't care for their management locally (TX).
It's like any job, if they'll pay you good money and it's a pretty good job go for it!
I'm fast finding out why they went back to where they were. After today....I may just say the heck with it and go back to sitting at home...yes, it's getting that bad. I like the work, but the way things are "managed" leaves a lot to be desired.
7echo
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Try to be patient, keep taking their money and network with the clients.
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TheEquineFencer
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Try to be patient, keep taking their money and network with the clients.
LOL, I started Wednesday morning, all I needed was a bunch of WO#'s for what I did Tuesday night. The guy at the office kept screwing things up. I had to keep changing my paperwork to try to match what he was sending me, then he changed what the WO#'s were for 3-4 times. Each time I had to change quotes and parts request because the WO#'s and/or scope of the work changed. Then he just quit in the middle of this stuff and went home and left me hanging. I told the timesheet people what was happening and the "boss" to no avail, so I sent in what I had as it was last sent to me. Then I started getting a few more e-mails about the times. I finally got the timesheet people happy and quit... after 6.25 hours and literally 90 e-mails after this disaster started. I was hoping to get this WO# thing done quickly and then go to the storage locker and get it straight and pick up batteries I needed for stock so Friday morning I could start early and finish early. I went out to the locker, got it straight and sent the "boss" a picture of before and after, then went to the NAPA for batteries and DEF. I got an e-mail saying I should have done that Wednesday. I knew when i turned my time in for Wednesday doing the paperwork and such it would come back to haunt me and it did. Just as soon as she changed it from the WO# the paperwork was done on, to SH, shop time, it got the e-mails. So basically, I didn't get paid for 4.5 hours working Friday. And today when I didn't turn a timesheet if for Friday, I explained to the time keeper why, then I get an email that says to meet someone at the storage locker at 8am. I'll guessing I'm getting fired. It's sad, I like the work, but the BS is killing me. If it weren't for the paperwork and BS I'd be happy doing it for 1/2 the money. I didn't take the job for the money, I took it because I like the work.
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TheEquineFencer
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This morning was my last day....I feel so much better now!
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TheEquineFencer
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So you worked there for four months or so?
2-1/2 months I think, last week was the first week I made under 60 hours other than Thanksgiving. I only worked 3 days at Thanksgiving week and had about 35 hours in then. I was averaging 70-80 hours each week, usually M-F for a 70 hour week and M-Sat for a 80 hour week. Now I can get back to finishing the rebuild on the shop and my shop projects.