side jobs?

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

Question ...how do ppl deal with doing side jobs on cars, im a tech and always get asked by ppl to fix something ..from brakes to whatever just to save a buck.
I say no to all that , the only time ill work on a car outside my job is if its my own or my family...best friend etc.

For me it all depends. I prefer to actually barter rather than do side jobs for cash. Can work out great in the long haul for both parties.

Originally Posted by tooter

When people asked me to fix things for them...

...I made a business out of it.

there ya go...quit slaving for the company and determine your own path more truly.

Originally Posted by UberSilver

I use to fix cars for sex, but stopped shortly after I got hitched.

shortly after eh?

Originally Posted by ilikerice

I do it as a hobby. I am very strict on what type of car I work on though. I don't charge people. Accept donations. I won't touch a car I am not familiar with unless its my own.

This is a great way to look at it. I personally require the folks I am doing work for the be very involved so they learn a thing or two. So many folks for example have no idea how easy it can be to change oil, etc. depending on the vehicle.

Originally Posted by Golddeenoh

if they ask you at your place of work, that is just rude and a no is always given. if you know them on a personal level and they ask out side of work then it is okay.

^ This...I see and hear it happen all the time be it auto, electric, or electronic related. If you are going to ask at least have the courtesy to do it outside of the place of employment. So many states now are "at-will" employment which means a place could fire you on the spot for even discussing something that would be considered competitive business practice.


This all being said I usually only do the work in a few scenarios; volunteer/donation, teaching, or bartering. I like bartering because especially in today's economy it can go much. much further.

[tooter]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

there ya go...quit slaving for the company and determine your own path more truly.

I still have that business today, and it all started by finding a way to turn a negative experience into a positive one. Anything that you can do to serve others by helping to make their lives better can become a money making business.

[xnamerxx]

I stopped doing side jobs when I had to replace a buddies engine twice in a month.
But my philosophy on the matter is pretty simply, I'll try and show you how to do it correctly so you don't have to ask me again.