Side Work

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/

If your a working technician your going to run into this at one point or another. I thought I would make this video to bring the discussion to the table so feel free to make a comment based on your experience.

Stay dirty

ETCG

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[moparmurderer]

I had a neighbor come to me to help him get his truck running (I had never spoken to him before), and I foolishly agreed to help him, even though I didn't have the time to take on another project.. I told him I am NOT a mechanic, but I would do my best to help him. After getting it running he payed me for my troubles. How do I turn down future requests without insulting anyone? I'm really only comfortable working on my own vehicles.

[ETCG1]

@moparmurderer Honestly that's something you're going to have to decide for yourself but as long as you let them know up front I can't see how they would have a problem with it.

[HIPPIE1255]

One reason I really never did side work...to damn tired! And yes it's stealing. From an owners stand point. If you work for someone who isn't rewarding you for bringing customers, then leave...owner will be sorry when your clients follow you. Just be good at whatever you do.

[ETCG1]

@HIPPIE1255 Great point, thanks for the comment.

[subie636]

your the man. i love your videos, you have a great way of explaining things.

[weldean46]

i am to tired to do side jobs, and alot of times i bring the work to my work place so the shop and i can stay busy, i make money and so will the shop, and the shop has to warranty the work, it is all good for me and my friends.

[ajo229]

wait so where do u work?

[BASICS1A1]

Great video. I totally agree with you on the part where you mention that people can be fired just like that. To me it's one or the other. When you work well there is so much more money outside of working in a shop.

[shabazzkunfu]

Damn!!! I hve faced this so much in this field.

[filthyphillyboy]

As an auto mechanic I only support myself, so I don't need the extra bucks gotten from side work, but for most mechanics with, say, a wife & 2 kids, oh, Mama! They GOTTA do side work, but like he says, be careful, vis-a-vis liability.