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I have been having a hard time looking for a shop that can lift my 2024 F450 here in the bay area and it is next to nothing available.  who does quality lifts in So Cal. I am wanting to go with 4.5 Carli lift kit, 22 wheels with 37's.

Damn I just traded in my 2020 Tremor for 55K, would of been a great truck for somebody. good luck I waited 10 months for my F450

This is a great read. I agree with all said. I need to move around more than being strapped to a desk for work. Made it a point to walk more after I get home and trying to eat better but then my homies say lets go drink or wife happy hour! the joys of life!

2 minutes ago, ANGRYBUTTCRACK said:

I'm down 17lbs (Ozempic). .. have another 15-20 to go. Should be there by August (latest).

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Does it really work?

Happy birthday Jason!

Congrats, now buy the house next door for me to live in! that way we can kill ducks and eat bats together. That is a good wife, I guess that SCU will be for sale soon...

Funny thing the employee came back to thank me for teh raise and for not firing him. He told me he was being forced to move and needed extra money. I told him if he needs help to just talk to me. I take care of my people...

Congrats! Welcome to the Funco family.

The person accepted my offer and constructive criticism. Lets see if he shines. Lil does he know he is training his replacement.

triple GGG 34ft 2 car trailer. All steel deck, g rated tires, winch, tool box up front, off road lights for night time loading. Great for on road and off-road vehicles. I have towed 2 funco's, 2 sxs and quads and numerous lowriders on this trailer.  Tows great just need to go to 3 car hauler.   $13500

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/369379266007690/

2020 Ford F250 Lariat Tremor package. Company / owner vehicle. Beautiful truck has less than 50k miles. Drives and handles like a sports car. New tires installed 6k miles ago. Great truck asking 65k OBO. This truck has been awesome but I have my new dually coming in soon. Rather offer it here before I trade it in. let me know if anyone is interested.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724363706351129/

2 hours ago, PainterJoe said:

That was the second car I painted for Funco. @dbart Did the design work for it.

I will not disturb a piece of your history. It is a beautiful paint job. It does need to me touched up tho.

29 minutes ago, tjZ06 said:

Sorry, trying to be a bit more on topic here...

IMHO use the silicon valley model, make him invested in the success of the business, or at least his business unit.  I don't pretend to understand the complexities of your business, but in a sense it's a production business.  Throughput is important, while maintaining the quality that you have built your name on.  So, I'd go back to him and be very blunt about your concerns.  He needs to refocus, dedicate his work time to productivity, and not distract others.  Let him know if he can do that, you will meet a small portion (let's call it 20%) of his requested raise as pure cash comp, but you will give him the opportunity to meet or exceed the the delta through a bonus structure (you mentioned you already do bonuses and profit sharing, so obv it'd have to jibe with that stuff).  I'm not sure how easy it is to quantify output from the team he's responsible for, but if it's possible, maybe structure something like:

* If you hit current average production, no additional $ (aka, he only gets the cash raise that equates to ~20% of his requested total) 

* From there make a scale that makes sense to you, which tops out with him actually getting 120% of his requested raise.  Again at 0% growth he gets 20% of his request... but let's say for every 2% growth in output for his team he gets 10% additional of his request capping at 120%.  If he grows his team's output by 8% he'll get an additional 40% of his requested total... bringing him to 60% what of what he wanted.  If he grows his section's output by 16% he'll get his full 100%, but if he actually grows his team's output by 20% he'll get 120% of what he requested.  It gives him a chance to actually over-achieve and earn more than what was probably a moon-shot request on his part. 

Obv those are just out my ass numbers... but you get the idea.  20% growth in output for his team might be too easy of a target... or it might be totally unattainable, IDK.  And of course actually quantifying that growth might be way harder than I'm giving credit. 

 

-TJ

Thank you bro. This guy is just going through a time in his life and expects me to pay for it. I offered him a good raise but not what he wanted. Up to him. I have a guy eager to get in his spot so everything happens for reason. There is a seat for every ass I have been told. 

1 hour ago, tjZ06 said:

IDK... but I can tell you this, you find out real quick if you are replaceable or not.  It turns out it's a helluva way to get a raise. 

 

-TJ

That is pretty much where I am at with this guy. I think his rope has stretched far enough. Anyways I am done wasting anymore time on this subject.. Happy Friday!

I appreciate all the feedback. I have an employee who has worked for me for over 10 years. He does quality work, but he is just slow. I gave him a promotion to a lead position last year and had to put another team member in his place, as he could not keep up with the production plan. He dilly dallies and spends time not in his work area but came to me for a request for a large raise. I have other guys ready to fill the void, if he leaves. I just feel he does less, doesn't give 100% at all times., works at his own pace and slows others down at times. My issue is I appreciate loyalty. I understand the employee level, always wants more even if they are doing the same. I have full benefits, bonus program and profit sharing so it's not like they do not earn a great living.

Very interesting to see how some on here view their professions.

I am curious to other input, what warrants a raise? As an employer I say, performance, attendance and attitude. If you do the bare minimum you get the bare minimum or nothing. Let me know your thoughts..

13 hours ago, Hondajimz said:

Give Phil King a shot as well. He is Marjon RV / trailers. I'm not sure if you even looked at Tony's trailer that day but it's one of Phil's. I searched used forever and ended up getting a new one from him. 

(951)742-5935

I really like my IROK, everyone at camp hates it at 1am with the music going off but they have taught me to respect my elders sleep. 

12 hours ago, cek said:

I have a 24’ ultra Santek. Doesn’t have lower cabinets but has uppers and a raised workbench. 40 or 50 gallons of fuel. Door opening is 102 I believe. Gonna ask 32k only pic I have but could take more if interested 

Where you been hiding this lil red dress lady? 

15 hours ago, L.R.S. said:

Wait, wut? You bought a car and I didn't transport it? Whateva. Nice car though. 

Don't worry you will get your chance I am sure. The seller handled everything for me. 

1 minute ago, Justdirt said:

Sweet what’s the power train got to put this in my little black book

LS3 stroker with S4. I believe. Just a good solid duner. 

TTT- need to make room in the shed.

1 hour ago, richard h said:

Car was very well taken care of and never abused. Very nice car!

Thanks for sharing. I am going to treat it well like a side chick! 

2 hours ago, Esco said:

one lucky wife, has she driven yore other cars, that motor is rock solid, Love the current look but she needs to make it hers as you said look forward to it, tell her no pressure only thousands of people want to see. :)

She has driven all my cars, She Mainly drove my Newer Funco this trip and hopefully she gives it back. The car is a looker for sure. It is going to get a removable windshield and newer Funco shifter first and change out the older faded colors. Thought about some hairdryers but I best be careful. Definitely happy wife happy life

1 minute ago, Crusty said:

Congrats, cant wait to see the personal touch you add to it.

Thank you.

I am going to let my wife pick everything out, so don't blame me. She has some wild ideas.

Car didnt look that bad.  it was ripping pretty good on Saturday!