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New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:37 pm
by RSTOOKEY
Hello guys and Gals,
Wanting to introduce my self. My name is RIck. I am a newbie to GM Parts. I have worked for NAPA Auto Parts for the past 12 years. Before that I was a Chrysler tech and filled in for Parts dept on Saturdays.
I came to work for GM last fall 3 days before the STRIKE as a Part Time Counter Guy at my dealership. Then In November Of last year I took over the Dept as Manager. It has been one heck of a first year for me. Dealing with the strike now all this COVID 19 stuff. So I feel If I can make it through my first year. I will have it made.
Anyway I may be on here asking a few questions from time to time. Hopefully you all can help me out.

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:40 pm
by stevejm71
Welcome Rick. Don't be afraid to ask any question. There is a lot of knowledge on this forum.

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:32 pm
by bsnyder723
Welcome aboard... and good luck to you. You sure did find an interesting time to join the club. I've got 35 years in this business and have never experienced anything like the last 10 months!

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:41 pm
by PartsPlant81
Welcome Rick. Good luck. I'll be happy to answer any questions that you have.

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:43 pm
by Zep33
Welcome Rick

Great knowledge here and also a fantastic place to get super deals on cigarettes and radar jamming devices

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:14 pm
by ZOT MOLT
Welcome Rick.
I started in parts in 1975, have been a manager since 1981 all GM stores. I've seen a lot of changes over the years. Like any job it has it's ups and downs, but it's been a good career for me. Life is evolving and change happens, try not to let too much negativity get to you. Not all change is bad, just find a way to make it fit for you. I'm not sure any of this makes sense but I'm just trying to say keep a positive attitude and things should be OK. This forum helps a lot. And with people like Zep33, you will get a chuckle once in a while.

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:51 pm
by JGROSS1978
Got any smokes....lol

WELCOME! I am 42 years GM and would be glad to help out.

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:34 pm
by camaroman
Welcome to our world. LOL The people on this forum are some of the best parts people in the business. The years of knowledge shared by all of us on this forum is unmatched. Hope you have a great run. Someone will always be here to give you an answer.

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:50 pm
by JGROSS1978
camaroman wrote:Welcome to our world. LOL The people on this forum are some of the best parts people in the business. The years of knowledge shared by all of us on this forum is unmatched. Hope you have a great run. Someone will always be here to give you an answer.

:D

Re: New Parts Manager here.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 6:07 pm
by RSTOOKEY
Not a smoker, YET lol. But I have thought about it a time or two dealing with the job. I have noticed I am getting a little more Bald and consume a little more whiskey on my days off. lol