Perhaps it would be okay if you had some way of knowing that it was from a sealed healthy system. Otherwise it could be a tad safer than the proverbial service station sushi.

It depends. Do you feel lucky today?

Please techs, read this post a few times and then compare your compensation and benefits package to what u/Quicksix666 is describing. They didn’t even mention the holidays and overtime pay. I’m retired now, but my fleet paid night differential and Sunday premium as well. Of course, with seniority, we generally worked 6:00 am to 2:30 pm from Monday through Friday in positions that were open to periodic bidding. 8-hour days dudes! Uniform allowance! Heck, my fleet even bought our tools!

Oh well Quicksix666, what’s the use? They probably like those lower paying jobs with long hours and poor working conditions. Otherwise, they would be asking us two questions ASAP.

I hope that at least a few of them notice your comment. Fleet maintenance rocks! Union shops with a safer low pressure working environment and full benefits are hard to argue with.

Did you notice that u/Peacemkr45 person trying to explain how it’s supposed to be? After decades in this field, it was nearly funny to have some random internet ninny try to explain why technicians should settle for less.

Nope! I am retired with a pension, SS, savings, and health benefits. My old coworkers are doing fine as well.

I don’t get why people complain about their jobs and still stay there. Move your feet! Try fleet maintenance or HD work if the dealerships and independent shops are not making you happy. Government fleets are always hiring.

Our toolboxes have wheels for a reason. If you are truly being underpaid then you shouldn’t need anyone to tell you what to do. Go get that money!