99 days and counting

[CMayne]

I am going to make GM's day (or week, or month) in as much as it is time for me to tell all of you "have a nice day". I have put in my 43+ years in the parts business, been somewhat wise in my money management and it is time to reap the rewards and spend a little more time doing what I want to do.
I have spent close to 40 years at GM Dealerships and at one time had a "loyalty" to GM equal to those that call themselves "upper management" at the generals place. Truly amazing how such short sighted greed can piss loyalty away. GM thinks they can supplement loyalty with some piddling little amount of discounts as if it can be bought and never stop to realize that it has to go both ways to even start. A sad state of affairs at best.
Those of you that are young and new at this I have no envy for you, especially if you are in a small Dealership (under tier 1) as you are nothing more than a thorn in GM's side. As long as you keep that truth in mind and DO NOT back off of what you deserve as a "customer", then one day the corporate clowns may get their heads out and start treating ALL Dealers equal, although somehow I doubt it.
Enough of the rant! I have honestly enjoyed all of the insight you have all shared in the short time that I have been involved in the forum. It is well worth it to keep it going and spread the word to other parts managers, plus GM hates it. Open conversation and the rapid spread of ideas is what will keep you all alive. I wish you all the very best in the future. Be wise in how you buy and how you save for yourself and you will be able to say good bye with a smile on your face. So with a rifle slung over my shoulder and a fly pole in the one hand, I now tip a glass of Jack Daniels with the other and salute you all.

[PartsPlant81]

Good Luck! And be sure to keep in touch and check the forum if you think of it. I may need some good quotes and/or stories for the book I am going to be writing

[camaroman]

Best wishes for healthy and happy retirement life. Enjoy everyday your lines in the water or your guns in the woods it doesn't get any better than that. Also thanks for your input on this forum, I know I have picked up a few things from you on here.

[departed]

I don't post often, but read this forum everyday, your insight and wisdom will be missed.

Best wishes and enjoy your well deserved retirement CMayne

[AUTOPILOT-NOSEDIVE]

CMAYNE, Thank you for all you insight an stating it the way it is. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. THANK YOU

[bigmac]

I will miss you and your insight. Best of luck and I envy you

[Ironchild]

Wish you well CMayne......enjoy your well deserved retirement! Just remember you don't have to retire from the forum!!

[cville1987]

Best wishes and good luck in your well deserved retirement. Swing by once in a while.

[GM2FOCUS]

I recently spoke with a former and well respected DP of a GM store I worked for some time back, he sold his store instead of remodeling. He looked happy as a meadow lark in the sun and told me, "I recommend it highly" (retirement) Good Luck, Enjoy and shoot straight!

[PARTSCHEV]

CMAYNE-------

ONLY THOSE OF US THAT CAN REMEMBER THE "GOOD TIMES" WHEN GM REALY DID CARE ABOUT THE PARTS MANAGERS CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU TALK ABOUT.
I HAVE A SLIGHTLY LONGER TIME WITH GM. AS A PARTS MGR. NOW ABOUT 43 + YEARS.
I CAN REMEMBER THE GM TRIPS, THE GM ZONE OUTINGS, AND ALL OF THE OTHER PERKS. THEY ARE ALL GONE.

NOW I FIND MYSELF BEING VERY "HAPPY" AS JUST A COUNTERMAN AT A MID SIZE GM STORE.
I CANT BELEIVE THE BULL SHIT THAT GM MAKES YOU CURRENT PARTS MANAGERS JUMP THREW.
IF ANY OF YOU NEW GUYS THINK THAT GM CARES ABOUT YOU, THEN I HAVE A BRIDGE WITH A BEAUTIFUL VIEW TO SELL YOU IN IRAN.
WHEN I READ ABOUT JOHNSON INDUSTRIES GOING OUT OF BUSINESS IT MADE MY HEART LEAP.
NOT FOR THE FACT THAT PEOPLE LOST THEIR JOBS BUT FOR THE FACT THAT I HOPE THAT JOHNSON STUCK GM WITH THE 50 MILLION DOLLAR LOSS.
APPARENTLY I CANT RETIRE. I AM TOLD BY MY WIFE THAT I CANT RETIRE AT 66.