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Employment issues and work ethic 8-2022.

By gdonovan

1 year ago


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#277 1 year ago

I've been a one man cnc machine shop since 1990. I started my own business in '99.

Things have been tough lately. What I've learned through the years...my customers have a policy in place that requires them to get 3 competitive quotes prior to out-sourcing the work. Prior to bidding, the decision had already been made as to who will receive the work. More and more often lately, my customers would reach out to me for a quote, (knowing all along I wouldn't get the work). The role my company filled was I was able to provide the customer one of the 3 required quotes they need in order to out-source the work. I've told these customers that I can no longer provide a quote for free. I haven't heard from any of them since. I've been working for a few of these customers for 20+ years.
Just goes to show you what 20+ years of loyalty get you these days....nothing.

#286 1 year ago
Quoted from Zablon:

That's an interesting take on the flip side. Did you ever ask any of them why they didn't choose you?
I've had the opposite experience. I can't get anyone to actually return a call or come to give a quote, or if they do, they come up with a reason they can't do it. I realize things are behind, but they act like they don't need any money...

I was actually told this from one of my customers who has since retired. I've been working with him on projects since 1990. New management steps in and want to do business with their "buddies".

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