Why don't mechanics work on Sundays?

[mercanucaribe]

I can't think of any reason why they would take Sunday off. Seems like you could get a good deal more business if people know you'd get their cars to them a day early, and possibly do a whole job within a weekend, a huge boon to convenience. So what's the deal?

Edit: Actually, don't most take Saturdays off too?

 

[Maximus96]

why don't you work on sundays?

 

[Toastedlightly]

union.

 

[Scouzer]

Some people like days off.

Just a thought.

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: Scouzer
Some people like days off.

Just a thought.

 

[notfred]

Because they don't like working 7 days a week?

 

[Nomada]

Many do...in their backyards.

 

[vegetation]

Because the typical person only works 5 days a week. Most places are small shops and thus can only afford to hire one shift of full time mechanics. Many dealerships will do work on Saturdays, but even then they only do small jobs that don't require so much expertise (oil changes, etc).

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Topic Title: Why don't mechanics work on Sundays?

Because they are making $65 hr Mon-Fri.

Knock them down to $5.15 hr and watch how fast they start working Sat & Sunday's.

Of course I am against this $5.15 hr BS, no more minimum wage below poverty level.

 

[Nomada]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Topic Title: Why don't mechanics work on Sundays?

Because they are making $65 hr Mon-Fri.

Knock them down to $5.15 hr and watch how fast they start working Sat & Sunday's.

Of course I am against this $5.15 hr BS, no more minimum wage below poverty level.

Mechanic's don't make $65/hr. The shop does. They make from $14 to $26. or thereabout.

 

[Kadarin]

It depends on the kind of mechanical work you need done. If it's brakes/suspension work, some tire/alignment/brakes places will do it.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Topic Title: Why don't mechanics work on Sundays?

Because they are making $65 hr Mon-Fri.

Knock them down to $5.15 hr and watch how fast they start working Sat & Sunday's.

Of course I am against this $5.15 hr BS, no more minimum wage below poverty level.

Wow ................three completely moronic statements.

 

[Eli]

Why isn't the mail delivered on Sunday? The world doesen't stop.....

 

[tallest1]

I wish barber shops and mechanics would close on tuesday and wednesday and open on saturday and sunday. 9 to 5'ers can't get squat done otherwise

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: Eli
Why isn't the mail delivered on Sunday? The world doesen't stop.....

They can handle rain/sleet/snow but not Sundays!

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: Eli
Why isn't the mail delivered on Sunday? The world doesen't stop.....

No sh1t, and why the fvck is chick-fil-a closed on sunday. And why can't I buy beer on sunday.

 

[goodoptics]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
I can't think of any reason why they would take Sunday off. Seems like you could get a good deal more business if people know you'd get their cars to them a day early, and possibly do a whole job within a weekend, a huge boon to convenience. So what's the deal?

Edit: Actually, don't most take Saturdays off too?

Because they'd like to get a least one day off out of the week? Some do open on Saturdays if you look hard enough.

 

[Brutuskend]

Because they don't have to!

 

[Zee]

Originally posted by: tallest1
I wish barber shops and mechanics would close on tuesday and wednesday and open on saturday and sunday. 9 to 5'ers can't get squat done otherwise

then tues and weds would become the new weekend and sat and sun would just become a weekday.

 

[oogabooga]

because they dont have to be open on sunday to be competitive?

 

[Nebben]

Because many people work M-F and have the weekend off. Therefore, they must do things like get their car worked on during the weekend, if at all possible. It is a very big inconvenience for most to arrange for rides to/from work when the car is in the shop.

That being said, at my current job I work rotating weekend shifts (I work one weekend, then have two off) and I actually enjoy the times when I work the weekend; I have Thursday and Friday off those weeks, and it's much more enjoyable to go around doing things during the mornings/afternoons when there is nobody around compared to the weekends. If I could have weekdays as my 'weekend' all the time I'd do it, except for the whole 'all of my friends hang out Friday and Saturday night and I have to get up for work the next day' thing.

So I suppose having a rotation is pretty good to keep the balance

 

[BadNewsBears]

Were sitting home drinking beer with our buddies.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: KK
And why can't I buy beer on sunday.

I can. :evil:

 

[SouthPaW1227]

I agree...some businesses should be open on weekends, and pick 2 weekdays to be off, car stuff & barber shops are big ones.

Another thing I hate is the Post Office....us 9-5'ers can barely get something shipped, and we hafta make special arrangments! Stay open 'til 6!

 

[jds2006]

Mechanics have feelings too.