Just got hired for detailing *sort of long intro*

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ryanf4i

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Hey everyone I'm Ryan i'm 22 and i'm from Maine. I just graduated college this spring in automotive. I almost wish i didn't go because As much as i love vehicle's i just don't have the patients to be a mechanic. I have a terrible irish temper when i can't figure stuff out. Soo i feel that i wasted $$$ & time soo right before i graduated i realized i gotta do something else when i got out. Soo i wanted to detail vehicle's instead of fixing them, that way i stayed with my roots. Back in highschool i got a job by going to this small car dealer in my hometown in need of a inspection sticker for my '99 GTP the owner knew my dad because he would take his vehicle to get oil changes and he always knew how well he took care of his vehicle's and the owner noticed how good of shape my my car was in and asked if i wanted a job and i took the offer. I learnt a good amount with the buffer and the waxes and the steam vac but it's been soo long i forgot alot. The reason why i signed up to this forum soo i could ask for advise and opinons, because i got hired for detailing at a toyota dealer. 3 months of searching and interviews for a detailing position it finally paid off, I'm excited because i have college bills a 1yr old to support! I really do have alot of passion for cleaning vehicle's i do mine and my family's vehicle's and my vehicle is always clean. Lately i have been watching video's online about detailing that way i'm not in the dark on my first day. I just want to know what it's like to be a auto detailer or what they call it auto recon(reconditioning) at a big dealership ? Now the way they are paying me i believe is not bad. It's minimum wage which is $7.50 i believe plus $15 for every car i do and it's $20 per car after 11 cars which i'm guessing is in one week cause their is no way i could do 11 cars in one day? soo that turns that crappy minimum wage into some decent pay. After i get into the job doing it awhile i would like to start my own little detailing business on the side to make extra $$$. Well thanks for the people who took the time reading my long intro and i will be looking forward to hearing from you.



-Ryan
 
Hey welcome to the site, there's tons of info on here!



Your job sounds pretty nifty, I'd take what you can from it(knowledge wise), but understand most dealerships cut many corners, and just remember to keep your own wits. So if you ever do open up your own business, avoid the mistakes/errors that you clearly see from the dealership!
 
Congrats on the new job. I would bet there are a few folks on this forum that started out the same way. I'm sure they can give you some insight as to what you'll be up against working for a dealer and how that job differs from a true auto detailing professional. I'm sure that you will pick up lots of basic skills at the dealership that you can then leverage into a job that pays better detailing higher end cars.
 
Congrats on the new gig. You will find a lot of similar experiences with members here. And we hope to hear about yours! Welcome.
 
Just make sure you take your time and ask questions. Mistakes can get expensive. There are people at dealerships that do know what there doing, but alot more that do not.
 
Buffing out a car requires a lot of patience sometimes so don't let it get to you. There are lots of knowledgeable folks here so be sure to ask questions if you need advice on a job you are working on.
 
Welcome bro, I am new to the site myself but not new to the dealership detail world. It is a good job thats always been a consistent source of income form me and my family. Best thing to learn to make the most of your job is become a good people person and communicator. Learn the charicteristics of your direct boss, sales peoples "ticks" or traits, and mostly be good to the customer. These will pay off and make you stick out and show that you are a player and you will be paid accordingly and advance yourself quickly! Once you learn your trade you'll have more side jobs and work than you'll know what to do with too. Learn patience, stay positive, and show up to work everyday and don't *****! Good luck!
 
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