Quit my Job..

[peajay]

and now i feel guilty for no real good reason...Yeah, that's pretty much it. I am a soon to be former Ford/Linc./Merc mechanic.
I was only at the dealership for a lil over a year, they sent me to Ford school twice (mucho expensive). gave me anything i needed really, never had any personal problems with anyone here, everyone was actually really fun to work with. I had obvious limitations as i am a 5'3" female, and they were all so very helpful when i needed that extra oomph.
but, i hate it, i hate working on cars for a living, took all the fun out of it. made it something i dreaded in the morning and left me completly worn out (physically and mentally) at night. Not a good thing at all.
and though i know i have every right to quit, this is my life after all, i only get one. and im leaving to go be a service writer with great pay and benefits, much more than im making now. I'm still feeling like a s***-head. they gave me a break when no one else would. and i learned so much, but the biggest thing i learned is that this is not what i want.
grr, girl brain sucks. i should be happy im moving up...
any kind words?
advice?
whats done is done i just want to get over feeling guilty asap.

 

[Killer]

Look for a new job as a service writer!

 

[peajay]

i already have a new job as a service writer, it pays exceptionally well, great benefits and close to home. the people seem really cool also.
i just feel like ass for quitting this job, they (in my boss's words) "invested a lot" in me. kinda feeling a like a dissappointment i guess....even though this is totally my decision and completly rational.

 

[BOOSTR]

IMO you should not feel like an ass or guilty for leaving as long as you did it properly. Bottom line is that it is unhealthy to stay in a job or profession that you loathe. You gave it a shot and found out it wasn't for you. Good luck in with the new position.

 

[kickniteasy]

that's the way of the working world anymore....people come and go all the time. I wouldn't feel bad about it. Anytime someone works for a company that company is "investing a lot" into that person. Maybe I'm just used to it because I'm a teacher, so people come and go all the time....changing schools, careers, subjects, whatever as their tastes develop. You did a smart thing taking control and changing things up before you hated anything and everything to do with cars. It doesn't have anything to do with a "girl brain". It'd be a girl brain thing if you quit after a couple of weeks. You put in good time and made an educated and rational decision....and nothing about educated or rational says "girl brain".....hehe

 

[genericuser]

No sense staying at a job you hate. I left my last job for the same reasons after only 9 months working there, and doubled my salary in the process.


You have look out for #1.

 

[RacerXGirl]

Hey chicky - don't feel guilty. Life is too short to be at a job you dread going to. You figured it out after a year - it took me two years to figure it out with my last job!

If it would assuage the guilt, perhaps write a really nice thank you letter to your old boss(es) and maybe the GM of the dealership. Thank them for the opportunity and the investment and that you appreciate everything they did for you.

I wish you much success in your new job!

 

[peajay]

thanks guys!
i was actually thinking of writing a letter after being gone from here for a little while. just letting them know that i still appriciate everything. kinda like closure i suppose..

 

[BlackCherry06]

If they were very concerned about the amount of money they invested in their techs, they'd put them under contract. Don't worry about it....those fat cats upstairs in the office are making a mint from that dealership.

 

[bazooka joe]

you did what was right for you...eventually you'd have found "reasons" not to show up for work, that would have been something to feel guilty over...good luck with the new job!!

 

[Sierra117]

but, i hate it, i hate working on cars for a living, took all the fun out of it. made it something i dreaded in the morning and left me completly worn out (physically and mentally) at night. Not a good thing at all.

Never turn a hobby into a career. You made the right call, don't let them make you feel abd that you left. First step in surviving life is to look out for yourself.

 

[Smooth1]

If your good at working long hours,high stress and people (customers) treating your like s*** go for it. You have to be a little thick skinned to be an adviser. Advisors make good money,but in most cases you have have alot to deal with. #1 key is keep your CSI scores high along with your CP sales. And NEVER give a time or guarantee a time when ther car will be done. They will hold you to that time. Alot,and I mean alot,of customers have absolutly no concept that other people drive the same brand of car so they want to be in and out. i.e. cars still waiting to go into the shop.
Not trying to scare you,but being an advisor isn't as easy as it looks from a techs point of view. If your doing it for the $$ you may not last.

 

[peajay]

Well for one, i will not be working at another dealership. i have lost all respect for dealership from seeing all the slime that goes on around here. I'll be at an independant shop and i have amazingly thick skin when it comes to irritants. didn't used to, but it came with the years. After seeing how the people that come into this dealership are treated, and all the backstabbing that goes on, i actually want to help customers. and by working in an independant shop alot of that b.s. goes away, along with CSI scores. I know i will still have 'those' customers, but i am not alone i have 2 other advisors with me and if worse comes to worse i pass them off if i cant bite my tongue.

If they were very concerned about the amount of money they invested in their techs, they'd put them under contract. Don't worry about it....those fat cats upstairs in the office are making a mint from that dealership.

Actually, this is a small family owned dealership, 4 techs total (including myself) and we just had pretty much the worst year in sales and service. There isnt all that much money to throw around. but i realize that it's not due to the techs at all, its due to the fact that the owner does not advertise one bit and that our service advisors treat our customers like s*** (see above rant).
oh well, we'll see...i'm always nervous about starting a new job and i do still have doubts about my ability to keep my mouth shut, but i have a new found sense of customer service after seeing the lies that get thrown around here. thanks for the wishes from everyone.

 

[vindication]

just keep in mind they wouldn't think twice about firing your little ass. You should never feel guilty about quiting a job, especially if you dont have anyone(family members) depending on you. If you are alone, then always seek out whats best for YOU.

 

[1sty]

Offer to work as a tech on the weekend now and again if they need you.

 

[Donas64]

Kudos to you for leaving to find greener pastures. As long as you left on good terms and gave your 2 weeks notice, nothing to feel like a jerk about. Thank them, let them know how much you appreciate them and be on your merry way.