Well.....I finally got a job!

[69bronzeT5]

I've been applying to places for a job for the last 2 years, granted a year of that I looked like a member of Hansen ( ) but I finally got a job on the weekend. My main interest was getting one at a Chrysler dealer. I applied to a few but no luck. The one I didn't reply to (which happens to be closest to me) had a Mopar show on the weekend and I took my Duster to it. I was talking to the manager and asked him if he was hiring and he said he was and to come in first thing Monday morning. I just got back from the dealer and I have officially gotten a job. I start at 1pm today. I am a lot attendant which means I move cars and etc. Pretty much when I come in the morning, I gotta check to see if all the cars and nice and lined up straight, clean up the lot and the coolest thing is when someone buys a car, I take it to the detail center and detail it (which I love doing). Woooo! That does mean my Charger restoration is going to be re-started very soon

[nvrbdn]

  congrats!!!

[Ghoste]

It's only a matter of time now until you have kids and mortgage buddy.  


(Congrats!  )

[Roger 68 charger]

     Congrats!!

[hemigeno]

Congrats, Cody!

Welcome to the wonderful world of the working stiffs...

[ChgrSteve67]

Congradulations!

Do you have a set schedule yet?

[FlatbackFanatic]

congrats!!

[Troy]

Welcome to the real world! We need pics!

Troy

[Cooter]

Congrats Cody...I've been laid off for a week now and once you've been working for so long, it kinda gets to feeling kinda weird not going in like everybody else...

[MoparManJim]

Congrats Cody! 

[tan top]

great stuff Cody !! congratulations 

[hemi68charger]

Good going Cody.... Funny the way things fall into place... God works in great and wonderful (albeit strange sometimes) ways..  Oppppppppppppssssssssss, did I bring God into the picture? 

[Magnumcharger]

Congrats Cody...you're now a lot "rat"....he he he
Fortunately, you'll get to boot around in some interesting vehicles.

Maybe you'll find that working "smart" trumps working "hard"....and you'll save your moola for an edumication....then the cars!

[Shakey]

You know what - way back in 1956 a friend of my Father's started with a local GM dealership doing the exact same thing - 20 years later he owned the dealership and still does to this day.

Well done!

[69bronzeT5]

Congradulations!

Do you have a set schedule yet?

Nope, me and the manager are going to figure out a schedule today. Troy....what kind of pics do you want?

[twodko]

Good on you Cody!!!!!!

Sorry to hear they did you wrong Cooterman. I hope something comes your way soon.

Tom

[moparstuart]

 

[68X426]

Good for you, some wages from the Man.   Congrats, but take it easy on those Hemi Challengers!

With practice you'll get to park 'em like this:

[ipstrategies]

Congrats.... maybe the reason it took so long to find a job, the job had to find you??
Never be afraid to ask,  and never be afraid of the answer you may get and things seem to have a way of working out.

[Back N Black]

Congrats! look out AMD!

[Silver R/T]

Congrats on the job dude. Who knows maybe you'll get to be a salesman there one day

[BigBlockSam]

my condolences 

[TruckDriver]

Way To go Cody. 

[BigBlackDodge]

It's only a matter of time now until you have kids and mortgage buddy.  


(Congrats!  )

I didn't know the wife was optional!!!!!

Good job Cody!


BBD

[hemi-hampton]

Congratulations   Take it easy driving the new Hemi cars around the lot    LEON.

[jaak]

Congrats Cody! I bet you can get good deal on Mopar parts. I know when I worked at a GM dealership, I was able to buy parts 10% over cost.   

Jason

[RD]

good job Cody (no pun intended )

glad to hear that ur a working.  now your post count will get surpassed by nacho hehe

[71ChallengeHer]

Congrats, Cody. I'm proud of you. 

[Ghoste]

It's only a matter of time now until you have kids and mortgage buddy.  


(Congrats!  )

I didn't know the wife was optional!!!!!

Good job Cody!


BBD

It usually isn't but I figured it was just understood. 

[Manfred318]

Congratz there Cody

[squeakfinder]

        Congratulations! Your now a Tax Payer. 

[Dans 68]

Wow...you're getting all grown up!    Just remember to do your best all the time. You are on your way. 

Uncle Dan

[bakerhillpins]

Great news! 

Remember to do your best as your work is a reflection of yourself. Always be proud of what you do and how you do it and your efforts will reward you. 

[grdprx]

Right on dude, congrats.   

[69bronzeT5]

I worked from 1-8pm today. I work the same shift tomorrow and Wednesday. The lot guys are me, Ben and another guy. The other guy is getting fired tomorrow cause he apperentley sits around all day. I played Grand Cherokee shuffle today....had to move 10 of them I quite liked driving new things and new experiences like back-up cameras, remote starts, HEMI Cherokees (who knew) and stuff like that. Ben leaves at 5:30pm and then the lot is all mine. We did a lot today so who knows what'll happen tomorrow. I must say I LOVE MY JOB. The manager told me he's glad he hired me. Thanks everybody for the regards and comments

[TUFCAT]

I admire your enthusiasm!!  ...I hope you still love your job in DECEMBER and JANUARY when its cold and snowy!!

[Neal_J]

Add more congrats to the pile!~

[mikepmcs]

I admire your enthusiasm!!  ...I hope you still love your job in DECEMBER and JANUARY when its cold and snowy!!

It's even more fun then.  Charging batteries, sweeping off the snow and stuff to get them ready for the day.  It's a very important job and I know you'll take it seriously.  It's the exact same job I started out doing at Fairfax Chrysler Plymouth World.
Bottom line is it is fun and it's fun all the time.  Not many people get the opportunity to experience new iron right from the factory. The smells, the new gadgets, etc...
Obviously be respectful of the vehicles, extremely careful when you drive them, and take care not to abuse them. I know you know this already but thought I'd reiterate.
Also, exactly as was said by BakerP.  Be proud of it, stay motivated, treat the people you work for with the utmost respect.  You represent the dealer and Chrysler now and people see you when they come on that lot.
Way to go brother, I'm very happy for you.
You're on your way.  

v/r
Mike

[RD]

just dont take out the viper for a test drive and wrap it around a telephone pole...  yes, it happened.

[TUFCAT]

Like everyone said.

This job is very important through the anonymous "eyes of the customer".  

It has high visibility with other managers who will begin to recognize and rely on your maturity, eagerness, and work ethic.  

Lot's of kids don't make it very long at this gig. Be the exception to the rule, and then you'll get promoted...and possibly work in other departments and learn the entire business operation.  

Your enthusiasm should be contagious to whomever you meet.  Make the right impressions and, .....hopefully,  you'll be "movin' on up" fast!  

[69bronzeT5]

The manager told me to slow down and take it easy today. He said I was working too hard and he dosen't want me killing myself.... He also said he's glad I got hired

[Bob T]

Well done young man on starting your working life.
The fact that the management know that you have two classic cars will stand you in good stead as a car guy, head and shoulders above the other teenagers that just do playstation games.
Respect their vehicles and the guys that run the operation and make it tick. Good luck and stick at it

Regards Bob T

[mauve66]

It's only a matter of time now until you have kids and mortgage buddy. 


(Congrats!  )

I didn't know the wife was optional!!!!!

Good job Cody!


BBD

of course their optional, that option is called child support/alimony, soooo which option do you choose?

congrats on the job

[Foreman72]

congrats man! glad to hear its going well! keep working hard...done wanna end up like that fired guy

[Brock Samson]

 Good for You Cody!
I allways figgured with your love of MOPARs a job in a shop or dealership would be a natural for you.
I'm proud of you hanging in and being persistent with things,.. your Plymouth is looking mighty fine and now you have a J.O.B.
Might i suggest a Credit Union with higher interest savings account, and bank as much as possible. Your doing fine and sure have come along way! beware plastic and be careful to build your credit it will pay off down the line when you get into significantly more high dollar concerns.
I really like those new GCs I'd drive one... I hear there's an SRT version coming out soon.
                                                 

[Dodge Don]

You should not beware plastic....just don't spend what you don't have.

Find out how long the dealership has existed.....if it was around back in late 60s early 70s see if you can find out where all the old paperwork went. Imagine finding that gold mine.

[dkn1997]

It's only a matter of time now until you have kids and mortgage buddy.  


(Congrats!  )

dude...don't sap his spirit and kill his soul just yet, come on!!

[Ghoste]

It's okay, I've been yanking Cody's chain since he was just a 14 year old punk.  We're good.

[dkn1997]

It's okay, I've been yanking Cody's chain since he was just a 14 year old punk.  We're good.

I know... I feel like he's my kid sometimes the way we all got to watch him grow up on the screen right in front of us...  cody, stick with the "don't get married before 30" policy and you will do fine. 

[elacruze]

It's okay, I've been yanking Cody's chain since he was just a 14 year old punk.  We're good.

I know... I feel like he's my kid sometimes the way we all got to watch him grow up on the screen right in front of us...  cody, stick with the "don't get married before 30" policy and you will do fine. 

+1

I made it to 40 before I got the right one. We're still not married. 

Have fun at work, but don't burn out by going too fast. Attention to detail and a timely finish is the path to moving up.

[69rtse4spd]

 Way to go Cody, welcome to the rat race, & paying on the National Debt.  .

[mikesbbody]

First of all sorry it took me so long to add to this thread! I must have missed it.
Congrats!  I'm so happy for you  this will speed things up when it comes to the Charger 

[PocketThunder]

It's okay, I've been yanking Cody's chain since he was just a 14 year old punk.  We're good.

I know... I feel like he's my kid sometimes the way we all got to watch him grow up on the screen right in front of us...  cody, stick with the "don't get married before 30" policy and you will do fine. 

And more importantly dont have kids before you're 30, or at least late 20's and settled down with a career. 

[chargergirl]

Cody totally missed this thread! Congrats and that is the best way to get a job! Impromptu interview that is awesome! Glad your enjoying this gig! Meet everyday as a fun new adventure...been doing that for more than 30 years and it makes life fun.