Oh jeez, I can only imagine that

 

We get pallets upon pallets of sod in every week and sell out by the weekend. People come in on saturdays and are PISSED because we're out. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! People are stupid these days.

 

>Implying that it's a new thing anyways

My sister works cashier, cash office, floor supervisor, U-Scan and Customer Service at Kroger, and I honestly don't know how she makes it through her shifts hearing her stories. Everyone has to go to the grocery store, so you know she sees her fair share of challenged people...

 

I've sold people $500 worth of brake parts only to have them return it all because a bolt was torque too tight and they couldn't get it off with their $2 3/8" ratchet. And I've also had people drive all the way back to the store to return a 3 cent washer because they didn't need it.... are you ******* kidding me, 3 cents. They couldn't throw it in a bin in the garage.

 

Scott,does Oreilly's require you to give a certain amount of advice?
Honestly if you hit the bottle a few times before work it might take the edge off.Well idk for sure but,it'd damn sure keep people from askin a **** load of questions.*** it Do what I do an tell them where to find the info an makem do some leg work.If they got the internet then sendem packin

 

No they don't require anything honestly. It's basically as much as you feel comfortable doing, but that doesn't stop people from asking. I tell people all the time to go see a professional mechanic, but most people say they don't want to pay a mechanic because it's too expensive. That's when I look at them and think oh so you want me to do all the work for free huh. I don't mind helping people, but sometimes they really expect too much. I can't even tell you how many times I've changed batteries for people in the parking lot without even a simple thank you in return. It's really one of those jobs that people don't understand how much work is involved, and how much extra effort you have to put into it. Sure I could just go to work and sell parts and nothing else, but it's never that easy. I definitely do not get paid enough for my knowledge and skills, but that's life and it's only a part time deal while I'm in school. I also don't mind learning as much as I can about the broad range of problems and vehicles that I encounter every day. You'd be surprised how much you have to know to work at a parts place, but I know many of you are aware of how bad a parts counter guy can be as well. You REALLY have to know what you're doing, and not just in one area, to be successful in this industry. A lot of you guys are really good with LS motors, or even Chevrolet in general, but lack knowledge in many other areas. That's why you really need to work with your local parts guy when you need help. He may or may not be familiar with something that you know tons about. I always love when someone comes in with something LS related though, because I feel I can offer them exceptional service with just about any problem they might be having.

That was a really long paragraph, and it might not make sense. I can't tell haha, more ahead

 

Naw,I hear ya and understand what you dealin with.Funny thing about the people I deal with ie. (family,friends) is the ones that joke or think im crazy for being a enthusiast are the sameones askin for help when time comes.I still help because,well I jus cant say no.The best thing bout dealing with the general public like you do is to develope contacts.Then find out what they can do for you at some point.

 

that was so in depth im gonna bet youve had some of that crown royal by now lol

its super rare i come in contact with a parts guy who knows what hes talking about. i cant even think of one off the top of my head around here. rare breed.

 

What's the part number for blinker fluid on an 06 silverado?

 

Don't forget that you have to change your cruise control oil at the same time.