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Originally Posted by demonrail666
^^RdTv. Isn't the prospect of your government bailing out the auto-industry likely to make your job at least slightly more secure? From over here it seems as though the US treats companies like Ford and General Motors in a way similar to how we think of the NHS: as a national institution worth saving at any cost.
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Yes and no.
The yes part:Obviously the makers won't be closing their doors and therefore having a ripple effect on millions of people.
The no part: While they did get approved for the money it means slimming down, trimming the fat and means less aftermarket spending across the board. GM agreed to reduce their delaerships from 4000 to 2600 stores nationwide. So all that puts my line of work in a bind. Now, to compound this, retail sales are low because people dont have money to spend on dvd systems, spoiler, tint, paint protection film, woodgrain dashes and other accessories that aren't crucial to the vehicles functionality.
It sucks for now, but I'm looking at it as an oportunity to get out of a business that i already don't like. Seriously, car dealers really are true to the stereotype of : liar, cheat, sleazy hair and chain-smoker.