The Flat Rate System

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Many technicians work in the flat rate system and I've been asked on more than one occasion what my opinions of it are so I've made this video giving just that. Feel free to comment and let me know about your experiences.

Stay dirty

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[MrGotVic]

HEY ETCG LOVE UR VIDEOS THERE ALL A GREAT HELP WHEN I NEED IT ,.. BUT UM I WAS WONDERING IF U CAN ANSWER A QUESTION I HAVE ABOUT FLAT RATE I MIGHT WORK FOR FIRESTONE TOMORROW BUT I STILL DONT GET THE FLAT RATE SYSTEM THEY HAVE, THEY TOLD ME IM GONA BE WORKING 12 DOLLARS AN HOUR BUT IDK HOW IF IM ON FLAT RATE IDK IF THERE SOME TYPE OF HOURLY PAY WITH FLAT RATE COMBINED IF THERE IS THAT WOULD BE AWESOME BUT IF NOT THEN IS FLAT RATE ALL THE SAME BESIDES THE BUDDIE SYSTEM ? I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW

[ETCG1]

@MrGotVic That pretty much means that you'll be getting paid $12 an hour for every hour you bill, you won't get a set paycheck but rather you'll get paid $12 an hour for the hours you bill on the vehicles you work on and at the end of the pay period you'll get paid for the total hours you billed NOT the hours you were at work, this could be more or less depending on the work you did.

[StratusCams]

I just got promoted to a flat rate tech from being on express lube at my toyota dealer i work at. I must say it is a complete 180, its a reality check because when there is a slow day and your just sitting around, holy shit im not getting paid right now! Becoming a Flat rate Tech has made me want to work harder, willing to learn new things, and dive into any job. Stay focused when your working as a flat rate, be on time, stay late whatever. Hard work will pay off and be efficient. - Dave

[ETCG1]

@StratusCams That is a way to approach it but there may come a point where you start to ask yourself if you're really getting out what you're putting in, flat rate has a way of bringing out the worst in some people, it may not be you that it effects in a negative way but if those around you are effected they will end up effecting you in the long run. Good luck and stay positive.

[2stage90]

If your going to be flat rate the words you will aways here is " Don't worry you'll make it up on the next job"

[ETCG1]

@2stage90 So true.

[warfareornothing]

I have a love hate relationship with being flat rate.I work for a Ford dealer and its getting more red tape from warranty thay makes it harder to get paid.It won't be long will need prior approval on everything we do and every part we replace.It's one of the reasons I'm losing my love for the trade.I feel burned out and wish I could get my passion back.

[camronjeffron]

I also now of a flat rate shop that rewards for efficent techs. If they make there 40hrs, there wage increases by $2 and after 50hrs it goes up $5. Its another incentive to work more efficient.

[camronjeffron]

I have worked flat rate for 16yrs and when the dealership ownership changed hands, well we went to hourly wage and I still had this urge to produce as much hours in one day as I can. Maybe its because i am use to flat rate. But at the end of the year at tax time, I made the same amount of money,give or take alittle. getting a steady pay chg every two weeks has been easier to manage bills, ect

[ETCG1]

@shoesalesmanBundy Sounds like he has some personal problems, wonder how long he'll last.