Rainman Ray Got Fired Today!
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I'd like to doxx the repair shop...
Don’t do it plz. No sense in beating a dead horse
They did let Ray do hundreds of good videos. Exit might be a blessing in disguise.
Any 10 year old who can work Google maps knows where Ray worked.
@@conkeeper True… but it’s in the past now
@@RainmanRaysRepairs I agree. No need to get nasty. Better to leave on reasonably good terms and always try and be better than the other person. Vendettas are not healthy.
I think it’s time to open your own shop !
My thoughts exactly.
Mechanics usually making little money with huge payments for their tool dealers.
I agree fully…what a great opportunity to run a successful,honest professional and trustworthy business
Exactly what I was thinking!
Yup.
Ray the shop has lost a valuable employee in you. You carry the correct worth ethic and life attitude within you. You like what you do, and you have exceptional skills and a loyal following. Wherever you go, you will help people and find the real issue the core issue to their mechanical problems and you fix that when they’ll authorize the work. I have great faith a wonderful new chapter of your life is gong to open up. Just keep true to you brother. And keep making us more incredible content. You are a legend.
Now days no royalty
Very well put
Well said. I agree 100%. 👍
@@palaninadarajah1421 no royalty??
He talks too much and whines about a lot of repairs...
Take a break. You have technical skills, so you will always have work.
One should always have a personal reset after situation like this!
Clive, I thought that you didn't allow yourself to comment after getting loaded on a live stream. Lol
This is not always the case.
Interesting to rewatch this video 9 months later knowing how things worked out beyond great for you -- you did rightly, Ray!
Yes. Pitstop lost an honest mechanic. Maybe that was the intention.
Sir, Having been a line mechanic for sixteen years, I have had to remind certain people that there is a reason why tool boxes have wheels on them. You have a flawless work ethic sir. I would love to have you as my mechanic. And it would be a true honor to know you. Take care of yourself sir !!!
You're a man of skill, goodwill, and integrity. They made a huge mistake, and it's their loss. Go have a beer or two and keep on moving forward. I'm sure things will work out just fine for you 👍
@@balazsgabor8201 jealous or something?
❤ You’re very generous! Thank you 🙏
@@ed4253 I’m pretty sure he’s saying it’s foolish to fire ray because he did free advertising essentially
@@shredder_mang3211 I don't remember ever seeing Ray do an advertisement. Never even saw the shop name.
@@alaskanwolf7262 that’s a good thing. People who live in the area and want to watch someone who works on cars well can find a good place to get their cars worked on. You know if I lived in the area I would be there with my cars
Ray, I'm 72 years old and retired.
I've had a few jobs in my life time. Every time I left a job and moved on, it was an improvement for me. More money, better location, better people to work with/for. It NEVER GOT WORSE!
100% OF THE TIME THINGS GOT BETTER!
Congratulations to you!
This is exactly correct.
That's nice. But we live in a different world than the one you grew up in.
@@MrSupernova111 depends on the person I'm the same as him. Every job I've left or been fired I've went to a better job. Don't let yourself slide backwards even if you have to take a crappy job for a couple months don't be complacent. Constantly look for another job. I am fortunate because the job I chose to do is always in a high demand no matter where I go
@@applepoop10
I don't mean to sound sarcastic but, you might as well flip burgers for the improvement in pay if you can handle the more physically challenging job of flipping burgers that can also be more mentally challenging in assuring that the food is properly cooked and nobody gets sick from lack of attention.
I know both the security business as well as the food business and honestly speaking, If you want to get anywhere in security, I suggest applying to Homeland Security, Police services, even for Brinks for that matter because doing nothing but watching servailence monitors or driving around playing pretend a cop will not feed a family.
Your choice, do what you need to do to be happy, pay the bills, and budget/ make some sacrifices in order to put something away for the future.
Don't take this as a put down, because it isn't, complaining gets you nowhere, why look for pity instead of taking action to be where you would like to be, otherwise it's like you are standing next to the mailbox waiting for the food stamps to arrive, and if you’re okay with that, all that I ask is that people stop complaining about what others are making and put in a little mental and physical effort to get yourself to rise above! I sincerely hope that you do!
Yep! Me too.
The shop has lost one of the most honest mechanics I have ever watched, goodluck for the future Ray, huge respect from the UK!
Some shops don't want an honest mechanic. I was forced to quit job at Just Brakes, because I wouldn't sell shit that the customer didn't need.
@@josephkostinko739 My intuition tells me that this is exactly why he was let go. I love it that he's opened up his own shop and is expanding. I think this was a blessing in disguise, truly!
His honesty is why they don’t want him.
It's difficult to have an unbiased reason for his departure since we were never fully informed as to the reason. Who knows what was lurking on the other side of the camera?
Good luck for whatever you decide on the future. I’m sure an excellent mechanic such as yourself will be a great success. I’m sure they will be back at you to return after half of their customers disappear.
You should start your own shop, I think you have a large enough following to start a brand of your own.
hope all goes well!
You are the mechanic that I would want working on my car. I hope things work out for you soon.
me too any day of the week
A good mechanic friend of mine always said “they put wheels on a toolbox for a reason “. He’s a great mechanic and has a great work ethic like you but always said if management doesn’t treat him right it’s off to the next shop. I’m sure you’ll land on your feet and be an asset wherever you park your toolboxes. 👍🏻
One boss told me you have wheels on your toolbox for a reason it can roll in the front door and it can roll out the back door there's a shop across the street do you want me to help you push there to work.
I'm willing to bet it's because you're so honest and not overcharging people by pumping up the price for things they don't need.
It is you Ray. Own that. I know you are a man, and you will do just that. I am 60, and retired, and when I heard this I felt your pain. Having principles is, in fact, a heavy burden in a career, and it can cost you. But don't despair. I look in the mirror now and I am happy with who is looking back. And you will too.
Some people are just better doing things their way over all. It's not a character flaw, it just is. Embrace it and move forward. I see no reason with his skill he couldn't run his own shop.
Yup, if you don't have to be in an environment where you are unhappy, it's best for everyone if you leave. ✅️
But it's better when it's on your own terms. 😢
theboz 81 ditto that
Even if it wasn't you at fault in disagrements, the only person you can change and make reasonable expectations of is yourself in the end.
@@tarnin The bad thing about your own shop is getting the customer to pay.
Dude, it sucked to watch this today. Hope everything works out for you and hopefully we get to see you working your own shop!
Here's a beer (or whatever your fav is)on me! Open your own place! I'd drive from Alabama to let you repair something I wasn't able to! That last doo-dilly-doo brought a tear to my eye :) Your optimism is contagious! May the Lord bless you and keep you and the family and His face shine on you and give you peace!
I agree! When I drive from New Orleans to see my family in Florida this holiday season, I want to bring my vehicle to wherever Ray is! I'd know I have nothing to worry about driving back 10 hours to New Orleans!
Me too
One year later, your new shop is thriving, wife unit is involved, and Dave is a great employee. Troy was cool, too.
That shop has no idea what they lost today...not just talking about tech. They let go of a man with integrity, honesty, a good work ethic, and good humor to boot!
We are looking forward to what the future holds for ya! 🐺🔧
Probably the honesty that got you.
Totally agree!!!
And who was willing to get his own tools.
They exactly know what they lost. I feel very confident to say they were fed up having a smart ass RUclipsr making more money that the salary they pay him without any compensation. Maybe you don’t want your business have 450k users following whatever business you are doing.
They know exactly and could give a shit guaranteed. they'll just hire some poor shmuck for way less money
My late father had a good expression " people don't get fired due to incompetence but due to incompatibility " . He spent the next 30 plus years working for himself and had no problems whatsoever ☺ Good luck to you , you are a credit to the generation of people who can work totally independent and yet share their talents openly with others.
That's exactly what I did. I gave a company 12 years of my time before they let me go. A few weeks later, the supervisor that fired me got fired. Shortly afterwards they asked me to come back but I had already picked up a couple jobs before they called me back so I told them no and continued working for myself. This June will be ten years of being self employed and I couldn't be happier.
Richard Branson once said people don’t leave shit jobs, they leave shit managers.
@@azzajohnson2123 Excellent observation 🎃🎃
I used to work for myself, but the boss was an a-hole
I have experienced that myself, on the shitty end of the stick. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Working in the automotive industry myself, I was definitely surprised to see that they let you shoot videos in the shop. I admire your honesty and integrity with customers vehicles. I'm confident you'll find a shop that let's you do your thing. Cheers!
I always thought it would be something a shop would support. Given its a very effective way to document work done and state of the vehicle.
@@generalharness8266 they support it as long as they support honest work....
Which might very well be the problem going forward.
Dont change your self, corp repair processes are crap. Bottom line short term is onlytarget now days
@@generalharness8266 Well, it also reveals tricks to self diagnosing your own problems, they may perceive that as competition. In my experience though, that's all horsecrap. The people who are going to work on their own cars, are going to do it anyways, and the ones who won't would pay a shop even if they knew how to fix it because they don't want to work on cars. It's like pirating music and TV shows, most pirates wouldn't pay anyways, they're not losing money.
If he presented to another shop as free marketing and shows his subscriber count, it could be an asset to the business, as well as more $ both in pay and continued video revenue.
I had a car fall on me and after I was well enough to get my tools they had stolen about $20,000.00 worth of Snap-On tools out of my box. I paid the big bucks they got for free!
Glad you got your stuff asap. Hope to see more videos, as I can no longer work. Keep positive, you're one of the good guys.
That moment of reflection is a good thing to have. I'm the shop foreman and senior tech at my shop as well as being the primary heavy line tech(I'm the odd guy that absolutely loves heavy line). These last few weeks I've had something nagging in my head that I couldn't quite pick up on and it finally hit me this week. I'm mostly nice in conversation, but when working I'm unapproachable and come off as grouchy when I don't intend to be. As a result, starting about Tuesday of this week, I went to all of my techs in a one-on-one as well as the office and apologized to each person and offered to make amends and try to right any wrongs they may have felt. After that, I've made a conscious effort to be more positive, greet my coworkers, and try to be helpful in every situation I can. I hate toxicity in a shop so it really bothered me when I realized I was becoming one of the toxic factors of the place. The week went well. I'm going to continue with that because it really did make for a better week, especially leaving Friday and seeing my coworkers laughing and joking rather than just scatter from the parking lot. That told me that, even if I don't yet know how big my negative impact was, I know that the people that work with me were happy and that made me happy. Ray, best of luck with whatever is next!
Good on you for admitting your faults and trying to be a better person. Keep up the awesome work legend.
That's so cool. Glad to hear you're working on yourself like that, making the world better one person at a time.
The first times i caught myself at being shitty were quite the shock.
I still cringe like you wouldn't believe whenever i realize that some bad interaction i had was largely or entirely my fault but the first few times were like a mule kicking me in the balls.
"The others" had "of course" always been the problem before that.
Wow! Most people wouldn't be able to do that.
Best move! Last few years have been hell for everyone, I mean real hell, the last thing anyone wants to deal with is a toxic work environment. I am not surprised that the youngsters don't want to work as they have witnessed their parents and grandparents getting beat up daily by their employers and coworkers and sometimes it has gone on for their entire life.
Sometimes when people don't like to hear the truth, it becomes the "personality" conflicts.
Keep doing you bro.
This is been very true in my recent experience. Bright side is now that I have seen it happen....it won't be such a shock in the future.
i got banned from twitter & fk buk,,for telling the truth,,steve on the facts by how to hunt,,got banned,, praveen mohan got banned..fkn truth is hurting a lot of oligarchs..your not supposed to think or have an opinion..fk them..
A three hour commute and 20 gallons a day would be enough to make me want to do something closer to home irrespective of any other issues! Hope the plans work out.
yeah for sure
Remember, he’s making 2 trips today
I once knew a feller whut had his own mechanicin' abilities and tools n such. He worked for the man long enough to buy himself a good tow truck rig. Built a big pole barn steel building with heat and plumbing n such. Had a pit in it and a hydraulic lift it did. Figgured he'd work for himself AT HOME. Kept a STACK of customer's cars comin' and a-goin'. Constant! had more work than he could handle! Got to where he could pick n choose. He's happy. Blasts his Rush and Uriah Heep and Judas Priest and cracks open a couple-a cold ones here n there. Gets to be with family the whole time.
I seriously couldn't imagine driving more than 30 minutes to get to work. Like Jesus find something closer or move closer to where there's work! Or work from home somehow! My job is 15-20 minutes away from my home and it's in another city adjacent to the one I'm in... and that's close to my limit. It's less than 1 gallon a day in my economy car.
I think that might include driving back home to get his other trailer for his tool boxes.
I cannot believe it's only been 7 months!!!!! LOOK HOW FAR YOU'VE COME!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Ray I'm 44 and have had crappy luck with jobs. You are a great mechanic and more so, a great person. And it's all recorded too! You literally have a video resume. You will absolutely turn out better. God's just shaping it up for you. Take a couple days, breathe, rebuild stronger.
I think when Ray starts his new shop in the waiting room for the customers he ought to have the videos that he's done on a big screen TV so they can actually see what he has accomplished in his life and that will be a selling point if nothing else have a great day
I just hope he doesn’t kill himself trying to do all the work himself. Even if it’s a specialty shop, he cannot be the only mechanic.
LOL, if God had anything to do with it then he wouldn’t have lost his job. 😂 Silly talk. I think God or whatever power exists is asleep at most times and couldn’t care what goes on here and won’t interfere. 😂
@@johnmilner7603 😆😆😂🤣 I'll pray for you. You have a misconception of what God is. Someday I hope you get to have that connection with the creator.
@@realityiscool9483 John Milner has spent too much time in her life being Godless. God doesn’t intervene, he’s a guiding force.
My guess is Ray refused to oversell unnecessary repairs like so many shop owners demand these days. Ray will get a new, better job. Thanks Ray, look forward to seeing you back on in the future.
Ya that seams like the most reasonable thing
He's been working on a plan for his own shop for over a year now. This early release will not only give him invaluable time to spend with his family, but the time needed to harden the cement of that project. Loyal customers will find their way, and he will be better for it.
Rays likes to keep costs down, like Erik O.
Exact same thing I thought. I'm a maintenance man myself but luckily I work for an apartment rental company so there is no need for an upsell. It's fix it and get on to the next one.
I'm fighting that's same battle now staying true to myself so at least i can look at myself in the mirror
Sounds like a fantastic opportunity to open your own shop, Ray 😎. Buy a steel building kit, rent a crane, and set up your own garage. You're good enough that your customers will come to you. 👍
hell, he could just install a bay at his house until he raises enough money for a shop. no overhead at home and plenty of referrals from youtube.
All a good tech needs is a lift at home. Keep the overhead low and help one customer at a time.
@@jamosgarage9006 depends on zoning in his area he may not be able to run a shop at his house
don't worry about us leaving you during this transition. i am not leaving and will patiently wait for your next job and continuing the excellent content and lessons you teach us all. stay stellar.
I've been working in the car industry for 37 years, and I think you come over as one of best technicians I've seen. Very experienced at diagnosising techical issues but versatile enough to change a tyre or do and oil change. Their loss Ray, think it's time to set up shop, you have definitely got enough tools.
Good luck in your new venture Ray
Ray, never have I seen an automotive technician as intelligent, articulate, and skilled as you. You indeed are the total package, and your work ethic is superlative. You could do very well as the proprietor of your own shop. Your combination of skill, honest, integrity, and work ethic are rare commodities nowadays. I have no doubt that you will succeed in whatever your next gig is, and I wish you all the best.
Nice handle Ray “The Total Package” (Last name here). Said like Bruce Buffer.
It's funny that some people complained that he uses 'smart' words. Talk about stereotyping! Just because he's a mechanic some people thing he should be mumbling and grunting his way through the day. I wonder how many of them have worked on machinery.
@@larrybethune3909 Wouldn't that be Rainman Ray "The Total Package” ?
@@lvlndco Ya idk why you'ld want a dumb mechanic. They'ld waste your money and possibly endanger you. It's like wanting a stupider doctor.
I meant to send you this on October 22, 2023, but RUclips is flaky about notifying and only just now put this back in my feed. Happy over one-year anniversary on getting fired, Ray! You're doing fantastic things in your own shop, bud! Keep farming that small batch, organic, craft brewed blinker fluid!
Oh Ray, I'm so sorry. An employer who can afford to lose someone of your calbre and optimism must have a major business problem . My wife said when I got laid off once `The job you are going to is ALWAYS better than the one you had'.
You have an ocean of support and won't go short on advice I'm sure you will be back better than ever. If you are tempted to go solo, be prepared to be working incredible hours.
Not really, they saved lots of paid time, that they could spend on someone else, who will actually work, not record videos and do less work.
@@beardsntools I have a feeling they are going to lose quite a few customers with Ray leaving. They will follow him.
@@beardsntools and that is worth more than the customers they will be losing?
@@jmartyt9810 gotta love the trolls on youtube. No need to waste your time with BeardNTrolls comment, he/she(2022 yo lol) has made. Ray sounds optimistic. But Ray does make a point, as long as he was a hard worker, I'd say damn the company.
so the shopped you work for doesn't have enough employees so then they let you go as well? wonder why they couldn't keep employees?
I benefited a lot from your film about dropping a fuel tank, Sir. I was able to complete that procedure on a small passenger car with not much difficulties using a scissor jack for motorcycle. Thank you! I regret you lost your job, and hope the shop will change that decision, you are so great mechanic, and nothing wrong about the recording, your work is always so professional and great. I'm sorry, it was because of us. 🌍❤🌠
No no no….. Thank you!!!
@@RainmanRaysRepairs Just get better paid now.
@RainmanRaysRepairs you are a great mechanic. I watch every episode
It’s NOT you Ray…stick to your principles even if that means telling ppl some truths they don’t wanna hear….love from the UK 🇬🇧 446,000 people can’t be wrong Ray ❤ I send my love and regards 🇺🇸🇬🇧❤️
This. If the other party stops communicating, either they no longer believe they can convince you of their perspective, or they realize they're wrong but won't admit it.
I think it probably is. Don't get me wrong -- I love Ray's channel, I love his content, I think he's an awesome mechanic. But he's something of a perfectionist. Those guys tend to always struggle with their managers -- because they're following different imperatives, Managers are all about maximizing profit, perfectionists are all about the quality of the work. It's a tension that can often result in blow-ups. The only way to really resolve it is, like everyone is suggesting, to start your own business -- but that requires a very different skill-set than just wrenching on cars.
@@twatmunro You are wrong. Which one of the owners are you related to?
@@twatmunro I’m now nearly 50…and what you say is completely true…I’ve worked with cars and in garages/workshops my whole life here in the UK…knowing too much rather than just fixing and replacing the failed item because you know your job and are professional makes the company less money…this is FACT…these people generally only want to take your money…they aren’t interested if someone is skilled,all they care about is making money…it’s a sad state of affairs and very short sighted…happy customers always return…the one you just screwed over will NEVER come back for more work…what the hell happened to customer service?
it actually is Ray, there is a pattern. Just because you can explain an issue away every time if the same issue keeps coming up its not them it's you. That don't mean you are wrong though just making bad decisions all the way back at the beginning. There were likely warning signs that were ignored because of optimism. Which again is on you not them.
Man, it sure has been a good journey with you since this day, loved the day you came back from Sema and showed us the new shop, the renovations, and where it is now. So glad to have been apart of the journey
After 30 years of wrenching, I can say I never fear a shop closing, a boss I butt heads with, or a job that's got long in the tooth. Tools, and talent will take you anywhere. The tone of your voice tells me I'm not telling you anything you don't know.
Hi Ray, it may sound cliche but for every door that closes another opens. Everyone that watches your content on a regular basis has no doubt you’ll land squarely on your feet in whatever endeavor you take on next. Take the time in between and spend it with your family, recharge your batteries and enjoy doing “nothing” for a short time. I think all your subscribers look forward to whatever it is you having cooking on the fire. Stay safe.
Ray you should set up your own shop, with your own ethos. Your skills as a mechanic are beyond reproach and your problem solving skills are exemplary. I’m never going to repair a car in my life, but your systematic and forensic approach to fixing cars, leads to addictive and enjoyable watching. You would also make a damn good teacher of apprentices. How lucky they would be to have youAs a mentor. All the very best of luck in whatever your next adventure is. No matter what you do, I know you will make a success of it.
Cheers from Scotland!
Hey Rainman, thanks for all of the humor and expert troubleshooting of all kinds. I really enjoy watching your videos and am fascinated at all of the knowledge that you have. Can't wait to see your new shop take off!
I love it when an employer tells you that they are concerned about your happiness as a pretense for terminating you. As if they actually care about your happiness or ever did.
Exactly. Its all BS. Just an easy way of telling you to F off
It is a common tool. Reading between the lines it means. You have a bad attitude and we are tired of putting up with you.
What. Happened exactly
No, it means your behavior makes them concerned about THEIR safety and happiness. They tried to handle you with kid gloves. So yup you are the toxicity in that scenario.
@@marythibault9032 it can be a different scenario. Like an obnoxious arrogant manager or boss vs. an assertive employee who is not putting up with crap.
That's why being your own boss is best. That way YOU are in control.
Ray, as one of my mentors once said, our boxes are on wheels for a reason. You can never please everyone, but from watching your videos, you have your standards that you hold yourself to, and if someone has an issue with that, that's on them, not you, and they're probably worse off without you. Despite being sooner than you planned, here's to moving on to greener pastures!
You've come a long way in the past year,for the better I might add.
This is the right time to get your own workshop. It's a bold step to start up on your own but it something I never regretted, 30 years of being my own boss and now very happily retired, go for it Ray, quality will always succeed.
And he could hire Peter
@@KarnReaper 🤣👌
Ray, I'm 100% sure that everything is going to be just fine for you. You're an excellent mechanic, but more importantly, you are honest and hardworking. Honestly, you could probably get a pretty cheap sheet metal building and a couple of lifts and start your own business. Advertise everywhere and point people to this RUclips channel so they can see that you do quality work. Your channel speaks for itself.
Dang it, just found Ray’s idiot boss shop with this video. Ray, check out CarCareNut and LegitStreetCars, two good RUclips mechanics who went out on their own after starting YT channels.
hey ray, just want to let you know that this channel has taught me ALOT. not just about cars but also work ethic and how to stay positive. I hope you keep making such good videos , and I'm glad I'm here for the journey.
You are a terriffic employee and very knowledgable. Sorry to hear that you got fired. Love your videos! Keep smiling.
There is a TON of corruption in repair shops in general... I have worked for 4 different shops within a 12 year span and decided that working for myself was the best decision IF I WERE to work on cars again.... I went to college and just went into massive debt instead. Best wishes for you! You are a fantastic technician and we love your content!
Best wishes to you Ray!
I think you just gave me a great idea basically what they want is Ray to sell his soul he's too honorable man to do so have a great day
Never ever go in debt for indoctrination, I mean college!
I could not agree more, we do not know why this happened but an honest tech in a corrupt shop does not mix well.
@@jimmylarge1148 at least he has a backup option if he needs it.
One of the reasons I watch this channel is because there is clearly an integrity and accountability in conducting repairs intelligently, honestly, and properly. I am dismayed you have to look for work, but at the same time, the PS loses the most - a trained and accomplished mechanic who does the job right.
That could be the issue, that shop may want someone that just does what they are told.
Maybe that’s the problem . Some shops only value your contribution if you’re able to steal the most from your customers . I’m just speculating !
@@cabzombie3484 correct
@@cabzombie3484 It's a tough business all around, you have to make money and no better way is with the parts cannon.
The shop gave you the perfect opportunity! Open your own business that way you don’t have to answer or have difference of opinions with anyone. You are absolutely knowledgeable enough to do this. Your honesty and knowledge would definitely keep you in business and it would be a better situation for you and your family. Good luck on whatever you choose to do sir.
67 year old retired as of 2019 GM mechanic. I haven't been this happy since I was a teenager. Don't miss the dealership experience at all. 4 or 5 of my fellow techs have already passed on. Very tough job to do. 40 years for me. Wonder where their going to find people to work anymore. Not many coming into the field. Too difficult. Other friends got out years ago to do other things. They were the smart ones. I retired an ASE Advanced Master Tech with diesel and advanced L1. Best of luck to the rest of you all in the business. You guys Rock and deserve appreciation.
I am an owner/operator of a company that services garages all over Central Florida for 10 years. Everywhere I go for the longest time now the shops are hiring and often ask if I "know a good tech that wants work" how they drop a guy with your resume and ethics in this employment situation we have is madness! I look forward to more content and will now take a moment to remember the doodley-dos!!
Maybe you could reach out to Ray and offer some leads on a few shops that can hire a top notch mechanic!
effing hire him bro
@@Avanyiza he's just talking for clout, typical YT comment
They don't want to pay a good mechanic jack. Full of diversity hires. Then there's the customers. Especially here.
They do it to save money. Some new manager comes in fresh out of school with a degree in business management and starts doing what he was taught to do.
Ray, that sucks. I hope to see you open your own small business one day. You got this bro.
that's possibly the venture he's going for he wanted to wait till whatever is plans are finalized before leaving himself. I'm callin it now, he's opening his own shop.
They just lost the best mechanic they would ever want, Remember that Ray! You'll find something.
I dont understand the motivation of the boss/owner. The guys got permission to film his day, which obviously has an effect on his productivity. But the thought of tossing a guy thats obviously solid and with integrity in a line of work that often lacks both in many consumers eyes. He wasnt really pimping the shop he worked at, but as far as the local community that they service its nice advertising, if nothing else his presence and history on youtube is a nice example that this was a good shop. Seems dumb to get rid of someone like that for anything short of gross misconduct.
No.I'd do the same if I were his boss. In his videos you can see work safety violations and his boss doesn't need headaches, you know? You never know who's watching the videos.I also have a business and my employees are not allowed to film...if it was your business you would understood, it doesn't matter who it is or what it does, the most important thing is to sleep peacefully at night.
Yeah mate 100% your right, I’m sure the boss gave him the offer to either stop the videos or you’ll have to move on. Fair imo
@@mrmrmrcaf7801 and now his shop is going to be decimated. Gotta learn to pick your battles.
@@mrmrmrcaf7801 How many of those safety violations are because of the company though? Remember the lift they wouldn't fix and he had to keep using it?
I don't know you well enough to say if it was you and I've only watched one other video besides this one. But I can tell you that I found you very informative. I crossed my mind that you'd be a fantastic teacher. You don't use foul language and you seem to have a bright disposition. Best wishes for your future endeavors. God bless you
Full respect Ray, maybe time to go on your own, a couple of good lads with you and you'll thrive, whatever you decide I wish you well from the U. K. 🇬🇧
Im retired. I discovered this channel about a year ago. I've since watched ALL the videos from the start up till today. I don't know, I feel sad. However all the best to you Ray. I know things will work out for you. You're an amazing human being.
It's about time you opened your own shop, GOOD ON YOU RAY!!!
from comments he has made in past videos I do believe this may be the path he is on, like when he was working on this truck and the lifts will not lift his truck he mentioned his new lifts will not have that problem I do hope this is the case
And poach the best staff from your old shop. If they didn’t appreciate you, they wont appreciate them, either.
I have sat here and watched you be a better mechanic than most other people would. Kept digging deeper for a diagnosis rather than replacing major components. You are the best Ray and you will move on to bigger and better things!
Many places don't like that.. they want you to be productive, not perfect.
@@Bryan-Hensley Once i started watching Rays videos and realized that. I started to work on my own cars rather than taking them to shops to be repaired.
@@Bryan-Hensley Yeah, today most effort goes into engineering things to break sooner rather than last longer. Can't have mechanics screw that up by fixing the root problem!
@@Bryan-Hensley they want sales warranted or otherwise. Productivity doesn't matter if no parts and services are sold.
Onwards and upwards. The very best of luck from here in the UK! Two things my dad said one time when I was venturing into the unknown -
'Look forward, never look back' and
'Regret the things you've done, not the things you didn't do'
I've lived watching your videos, you're very professional in what you do. I also like your sense of humour! Long may it continue.
Please keep your content coming. As a non-mechanic I've learnt so much from your videos and your easy going and laid back approach has really helped me with my diagnostic and repair confidence. I wish you all the success for whatever you have planned for the future. Please don't let this be the final 'click'
Ray's got to open up his own shop hopefully called the" Doodle Do Shop"
He should open a Kickstarter campaign and send those of us that contribute to his shop some swag or something. I would definitely donate to him and not expect an ownership stake at all. A t-shirt, bumper sticker o some such items.
I was going to suggest Gravity Garage.
How about Click Click Zoom!
If Ray had his very own shop I'm sure he would have the phone sound like the doors to the control room on the U.S.S. Enterprise ( star trek ) or something much cooler like that. ( less irritating too )
11 years ago I had a big disagreement with my employer at the time .his word were,if you think you know more than me to open a shop and do it yourself .he then said I wouldn’t last 1 year .11 years later I’m still going strong,happy with where and what I do and i never looked back.
Your a hard ,detailed worker with strong and clear opinions and that’s a asset .open your own place and look at this as the push to go do you.good luck and keep up the killer vids
I am guessing that you very quickly learned what it was that put you crosswise with your previous employer and adjusted your opinion accordingly. I remember the prick that ran the plant where I had my first job. After I went somewhere else and had his responsibility I had to smile every time I did just what he did, only now I understood why.
Take a break man, you've earned it. One truly honest guy. I wish you all the best from Ireland. Please get back on here soon 🙏
For someone like you, that's not an average mechanic, but someone that other mechanics, especially those newer ones that are just starting out, can learn from and see what a true professional is like. Your mechanical skills are exceptional, but your customer service really sets you apart and makes you incredibly valuable. For someone like me, a shade tree mechanic, I would love to have a mechanic like you to go to for me and my friends and family... someone we could trust and let others know about
its hard to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys. You are a free man now Ray, onwards to bigger and better things.
If I had to guess the shop is going shady and Ray isn't having it. Congrats on getting out on your terms. Thank you for the entertainment and good luck going forward sir.
no more like they complained about all his work taking x2/x3 the time it should (because he documents everything); or because they wanted a cut of something. but he also mentioned a few other people leaving and lots of turnover. so it's a management/owner problem 100%. sorry but if your job has lots of turnover its not a good job. people dont leave good jobs simple as that.
Filming protects the shop and Ray against bogus claims about the scope of the job per the customer's original complaints and the instructions passed along to Ray, and about the quality of the work. If non-mechanics up front are taking the customer's information, and have no idea what's really needed, it's pretty hard for a shop to put good work out the door at the estimated price or maintain a good reputation.
You only get one side of the story. Ray also doesn't take a long time on jobs, he is actually surprisingly fast. He also does good work most of the time. Ray has his online persona and his real life persona is different. He can treat co workers really badly. It's not just a case of getting mad and arguing but he can say unnecessarily mean things to others. He says the type of things that just can't be said to other people at the workplace. We all have bad days but he can, unfortunately, have I can do and say as I please type of attitude. Another thing, he is the type of guy who picks and chooses who he can and cannot get away with treating them awful. He just knows who he can bully and he doesn't let up
@@jeremycurtisisgay you worked with him then? We need further information and some concrete examples please.
Fired! Bummer! BUT one month later, look at how great you're doing with your own shop! Merry Christmas Ray and family!
Your a great worker Ray. Anyone you work for is lucky to have you. One door closes and another one opens!
One door closes another opens up. Good luck with your next journey. We will all be here for you
At a time when mechanics, true mechanics are hard to come by.
you deserve better Ray. you got this.
What? You have something against the Parts Cannon?
As long as it doesn't involve my wallet, I don't care. Lol 😆
I was watching a study on mechanics just the other day. They were talking about how shops are having a hard time finding mechanics because most of my generation has stayed away from this line of work because of how the payment structure is.
@@ChandlersFree Yea, the payment structure of Flat Rate sucks and it tends to reward those who are quick not thorough. Then the techs get blamed for jobs that seem half assed just because they are trying to make as much money as possible. Not to mention the disgusting amount of work that has to be put into doing even the smallest of jobs now on newer cars. It's just a train wreck of stuff. Once I got out of trade school I decided I don't even want to touch newer cars lol. If anything I'd become a transmission tech, the technology on those hasn't really changed they just keep adding sensors.
Sorry Ray! Glad you have something in the works though. I'm sure you will land on your feet and I'll be waiting to see just what it is. Always enjoyed your videos and look forward to see LOTS more of them!!!
Your honesty and integrity have always held you much higher than managements goals of more sales in less time. You will come out on top. BTW , I'm not sure why you think people would have a hard time finding the shop. Their Facebook page even has your picture up there :)
Hmm... they had better remove his picture... or pay for the use of his "likeness".
the manager lost it - to let a mechanic like you escape. Actually I was waiting for you to have a final showdown with the doo de doo. Best wishes Mr. Ray from Australia 🇦🇺 ; this will lead to better things.
Like with the copier/printer in the movie "office space" lol.
Manager is sure going to regret this. Who now will fix the problem jobs and promote the garage so we’ll. Ray made sure he retained customers with his honest approach to his job. Not ripping customers off.
@@harold6863 They probably won't care, sadly. They'll just find someone who does what they want to replace him, which is massively annoying. That's a whole hell of a lot of skill and knowledge they just let walk out the door in comparison to whoever walks in. I'm happy for Ray if all of his plans work out and everything goes the way he wants, but at the same time, it's really a bummer to get let go over differences like that. Then again, it seems like every place doesn't care anymore and it's just "do the work and upsell as much as possible", as the only shop manager I've had told me.
I never did that, I kept honest like Ray, and left when there was a difference in opinion from me and the shop manager over a safety concern with a car. I'm far less talented and knowledgeable than Ray, though.
That was the final showdown with the doo Dee doo
The shop can make more money with a hack mechanic shotgunning unnecessary parts like every other shop does. Ray can make more money running his own shop like Eric O and Makuloko
With so much stuff you have in tools, I think you should open your own repair shop. But first, after you get your stuff home, park it and go spend time with the wife and kids. Take a vacation man. You deserve it.
Keep all of us update.
The BEST advice here. What is life but giving you and your family a happy and contentful life?
Agreed! Take 2 weeks to relax and not have to deal with work... then start going on for your next chapter.
When my mechanic son moved shops ,it took a couple pickups, a lowboy, and a forklift to get the tools loaded. And SnapOn is the new ‘company store’.
Buddy, you have a great work ethics. You are very capable to have your own place. Most shops are very busy which mean there is a demand. You are the supply. Go for it.
Time to start your own shop Ray! We are behind you all the way! So sorry to hear! We'd really be interested to hear more details as to how things went
Does that include a cash donation😂
After working for sears and other places long ago,my Friend Norm started his own shop out of his small 2 bay garage at home 30 years ago, and today he is now retired a multi-millionaire. His did superb work and treated his customers right. He did not ever advertise other than word of mouth. He was always busy and this is a small town.. Moral of the story Ray, Do your own thing and be happy,you will make it no matter where you are.
agree this would be a good plan. Surround yourself with the other good, hardworking and honest mechanics, treat them well and you will do great.
Ray has a good head on his shoulders and handles this much like myself would have. The best way to make a statement to a business that yourself and staff can no longer disagree at, is to politely handle everything. Take your stuff, tell them to have a good day and wish them the best moving forward. It provided some life and lesson for you during the time you were there. The next step is to get your own business up and running, hire people that have the drive you want your business to represent, and compete the best way you know how. Eventually, that can lead to much bigger and more fulfilling things.
Ray, I've been bending wrenches for over 30 years and I can say that is definitely the shop's loss! With your skill and work ethic, you'll have no problem in starting the next chapter of your journey. You have nearly a half million people supporting you! Here's hoping whatever you have cooking works out as planned.
It has taken me many years to discover that everything that I think does NOT need to come out of my mouth, mostly because it will not change the situation or anyone's opinion and rarely, if ever, makes me feel better.
Words of wisdom
Ray, this hits close to home. 2.5 years ago, I was terminated from a job that I really enjoyed - only problem was the management. They tried to turn the heat up on me and make me quit to avoid paying unemployment. I just dug in my heels, did my job the best I could and waited until they gave up and just fired me. Like you said, you can see the winds of change and you know the end game is coming. Well, after that, I started working for my family business and it's been a big change for the better. Better hours, control over your destiny, good pay and benefits, and the chance to do what I love on my own time. It's never fun to be fired, even if you expect it, but you just take it in stride and look towards making the future one that works best for you. You'll do great, all the pieces are in place.
Good job not folding to the dirtbags who didn’t value you. Been there too.
That's the worst. I had the same happen to me. They wanted me to quit. Luckily I finally realized my value and found a new place that offered me almost double my salary. I hate change but if I knew I could have gotten that much more, I'd left much earlier.
@@pali1H it’s funny how they string you along check to check not giving the slightest clue how valuable your are...till your gone and their left lacking!
I'm sorry that happened man. You are a great technician. I spent 20 years wrenching for folks who think you can just find new "good help". The best decisions I made were to get away from those toxic environments. I know you'll be able to walk into any shop and be offered a position. Good, Honest, skilled workers are hard to find. They lost a good one. On a side note, I too rock a thermometer in my AC vents year round.
I just shed a tear. Not for you Ray. I don’t have any doubts that you will find the perfect spot for yourself. But instead for the poor souls that let you walk out the door. I will be waiting to see the next chapter of your life to begin. I haven’t seen such integrity in a while.
what is worse is, looking at the last videos, it does seem that there is only 2 or 3 active stalls, and the rest are more like car storage, showing that besides ray, there is at most 2 other mechanics, and that probably from interactions on videos are way less experienced than ray, so, now, there is either one or 2 ok employees, that will be unable to even do so things ray could, so even less services the job can offer, and i doubt they will find a really experienced guy with that many tools, at best the only ones that would apply are new and toolless apprentices, this place is probably done for, more or less
Couldn't agree more, I feel sorry for the other guys working in the shop because if this how they treat people with talent like Ray I don't think they are going to be in business for long.
I believe the reason they did this is because he always does the right thing, no matter the cost in time or money.
@@Qwertyuiop-wg5xu with Ray's comment that faces have been disappearing and we've not heard him call Peter for help for a couple of months. I'd guess the shop is down to staff they want to keep and is looking for new blood. Maybe they want a few more Yes Men.
Don't shear a tear for idiots.
Ray, I believe in you and know in my heart that you will rebound. ❤
I grew up having my father teach me about car repair, and taking auto repair in high school. I really have 100% interest in you videos .
My father taught us about honesty and this is WHY I watch your videos.
Please ask if you need anything.
Seriously 😎
I'm gonna miss the daily doo-dee-doo's but I am confident that your next endeavour will be a better one. Thanks for all the amusement you provided so far, looking forward to even more and don't forget to have yourself a great weekend. Cheers from Holland!
How is Ray going to find the exact phone that makes the doo-dee-doo's sound we need it in your next endeavor.
My observation has been that you are not afraid to speak your mind. In today's world people can't handle the truth, so people like you who speak the truth are canceled in one way or another. I know you will bounce back stronger than ever because people with your talents are needed everywhere. I will continue to be a loyal viewer . Good luck in your future endeavors !
Where I work the bosses basically know they’re all rworded so they get concerned if people aren’t objecting. Was interviewing someone the other day with my boss and the #1 thing he was looking for was someone who would speak up with objections to stupid requests.
Exactly, conservatives get so salty when I tell them the truth that their ideologies and faiths are backwards and outmoded in a modern society, so true!!!
@@poiu477 you must be very young.
The truth is extremely powerful.
@@jamesandrews1130 Nope, 27, have a career, have succeeded despite a great deal of difficult cards tossed my way, through solely my own effort, and yet still I'm an atheist communist. The only things that matter in life are having as good a time as possible while helping others do the same, loving often and a lot, and learning all you can about the universe through valid education and experimentation. There is no 'god' and on a cosmic scale we are wholly insignificant.
I like the little snippets where you talk about life and give general advice
Have a couple of weeks off Ray before doing anything. I'm amazed at how much of your own gear you had in that garage. Here in Australia all a mechanic is expected to supply is hand tools, the shop supplies everything else. You could start your own business from home but looks like your house and shed are too far away from town. Looking forward to seeing what your next venture will be. You're a bloody good mechanic.
At 55 years old being in the mobile heavy construction repair/welding industry I never forget 2 quotes of wisdom from old timers. 1) Good employees don't leave good jobs, good employees leave bad management. And 2) Time and tide wait for no man! Life moves on and as another comment mentioned, it's always better! Great videos and good luck in your next journey and Gid speed. Your own shop!? HMMMMM!? We will all be watching!
You've got that right! When I was a tech, I left the shop where I worked just in the nick of time... the place was belly up within a year. Piss poor management; 3 brothers, at least one was putting his hand in the till and drinking his lunch off site most days.
I left the next shop to start an entirely new career... then they also shut down within a short period of time afterward. You'd think they could carry on without me, but it didn't seem like it. LOL
In both cases, they were businesses that were handed down to the owners I worked for by the prior generation. It would've been great if the original owners had instilled a sense of integrity and good business acumen into their offspring.
Work at Timken steel and your words are so relevant.
Ya know Ray, those of us that think for ourselves have a hard time suffering ignorance from others. My son is a young mechanic and my best advice to him just starting out was buy all your equipment with wheels on it. When we fit in, the world is a happy place. When we don't fit (whatever the reason) it's time to move on. Life is too short to put up with adverse opinions when you don't have to. And having wheels on everything makes it much easier !!! Most of us in your audience have been there done that several times, you will be fine !
Totally agree
I like the buy your stuff with wheels part. That is good advice in many ways.
Very appropriate for this line of work I suppose. If you do anything in the grass, dirt, mud etc. Wheels are pretty damned useless. (small castor wheels, but not a trailer, that could be useful)
They don't call them "Rollaways" for nothing.
Looking forward to seeing what the future hold for you. Good Luck! Hold you keep making videos.
Good luck in your new adventures Ray, a mechanic with your talent and experience won’t be out of work very long.
That's why tool boxes have wheels on them. This is why you're a journeyman professional mechanic. You can pickup and move to greener pastures and quite possibly better opportunities. As a journeyman machinist I've been where you are, today, and I survived just fine. I was a victim of workplace jealousy, and my strong union sentiments. I worked from home for a few years as a mechanic, then went in a different direction and my new job paid 90% of my college classes and I got a degree in engineering. For the next 25yrs I worked as a civil engineer and retired with full benefits a few yrs ago. No regrets at all.
Well Ray, I never comment, but want to now. I'm in New Zealand, only known about your channel since Watch Wes Work mentioned you a while back. Now, you and Wes are my favourite channels out of the 60 odd I subscribe to. Your quality of workmanship, your intelligence, and your gift of the gab, make for a very interesting watch each video. I look forward to each of your videos, and to be honest RUclips wouldn't be the same without you. No matter what you pursue, you will succeed, and make it interesting to us, that's for sure. Myself, and 300,000 others will be by your side. Take a break, enjoy life, then come back to provide us with the fine entertainment (and teaching) that you do so naturally. Thank You Sir, and I wish you the very best with your choices!
Ty for your first comment!
Workers in NZ or Australia have a far better life than in USA. Healthcare, paid holidays, retirement Uni.
We wright up the car to the service manager and they tell something different to the customer and then get big payment, then we do a small repair, car works - on cars with big problems we 'no bid' - on walk aways the 'problem diagnosis' is worthless.
That’s there loss. You’ll be fine in your new place. Also, put some oil on your door spring for the trailer.
Hey man look at this in a bright light. Find a better shop with better people who respect how hard you work. No one can really knows how you are off camera but by the looks of it you seem to be a genuine guy who wants to help people. Good luck Ray we will stick with you no matter where you end up going.
About two months ago you alluded in one of your videos that you were going to open your own shop. I hope that is the case.
I like that you went back and said, "Maybe it's me." Whether it is or isn't, it's amazing how many people can't say something like that. Also, the fact that you have skills means you'll land on your feet.
Work, like love, is a relationship and when they fail, it's natural to wonder if it's because of something you did. As you get older, your skills improve, and when you change employers or become self-employed that doubt diminishes.
It gets worse when the places you've worked at close permanently. I retired last year, and three months later came the news that the place would be closed and torn down. I took great pride in my work and wondered if it was something I'd done or not done. In the end, it was absolutely nothing that I had any control of.
Here is the list:
Union Switch and Signal, Swissvale, PA. Closed when operations were moved to another plant.
Westinghouse East Pittsburgh. Closed when operations were moved to other plants.
U.S. Steel's Homestead Works. Closed due to economic change in the steel industry.
WISCO. Bought by Siemens. Closed five years later as operations were sold off or moved to other plants.
Elrama Power Station. Closed after 60 years of service due to economic unviability.
Cheswick Power Station. Closed after 52 years of service due to economic unviability.
There was nothing that I did or didn't do that influenced any of those closures. Sure, it took time and analysis to get rid of the "maybe it's me" gremlins, and our friend Ray will move on too.
Being a small business owner for the past 7 years. I'll clue you, it's normal to stick to your guns when it comes to supporting your ideas. Being on your own is way better. I own my own HVAC company. I work more but don't put up with crap. Every year I have to fire a customer for thier attitude and in some cases entitled I'm special personality. I deal with more great folks then bad. Just a word to let you know I certainly appreciate you sharing your knowledge about vehicles. Thank you & God bless you and your family.
Paul Garcia
Aztec Home Services LLC
Wichita, Kansas [USA]
You're the dad and we're the kid. Your channel has taught us how to do repairs ourselves. Most importantly, you've shown us the difference between repairs anyone could do and things you'd be better of taking to a mechanic. It's a lesson very few actually teach