Help wanted ads, political opinions and statements, somebody ought to say something! I think I will, enough is enough guys, I'm guilty too so I'll stick to technical stuff if you all will. The Old Master Technician ******************************** Since 1972 * Jim Myers * Telrad Electronics * Fort Wayne Indiana * ******************************** Hoyt's TV wrote: >>BTW, I'll be happy to state as an american, and a republican, I don't >>like my president either. > > > Should be an interesting speech tonight. I don't know how he can possibly > redeem himself, he's done and continues to do, so many things the people who > elected him don't like and didn't expect. > > One I read about recently is cutting 2 billion? from the VA to get money for > other parts of his budget. The VA desperately needs 2 billion MORE to take > care of the new returning war veterans. I don't see how it can withstand a > cut like that. > > > Russ Hoyt > Hoyt's TV > Exeter, NH > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John @ Myers TV" <mtv_lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:38 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Job opening > > > >>Well Ed, I can agree. >>When we lose the personal touch, then it's time to go. >>Most of my customer base is older. I had to turn down a job tonight for >>a lady who didn't trust anyone but me. Luckily, I have a friend in the >>business, who is happy for the extra business. Doesn't make it any >>harder to say no. The other 50% of them, can kiss my rear end. They >>could care less about anything but screwing the TVguy (figuratively >>speaking, of course). >> >>BTW, I'll be happy to state as an american, and a republican, I don't >>like my president either. >> >>Thanks >> >>John Myers >>Myers TV Service Co. >>2212 W. State St. >>Alliance, OH 44601 >> >> >>Ph: 330-821-6545 >>mtv_lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>http://www.myerstv.net >> >>"Do or do not... there is no try." >>-Yoda >> >> >> >> >> >>Tel-Tek Electronics wrote: >> >> >>>John; >>>You have been in the "BIZ" long enough to know that any of these Companies >>>work on the concept like McDonalds. >>>Each product is the same as the last one... >>>In Service...our service...each customer is different. My customers are >>>not >>>"numbers"....although when my shop is closed...my answering machine comes >>>on..stating my business hours...etc...etc. >>> >>>I also have the shop phone with Call ID sitting next to my computer in the >>>house. >>> >>>When I see the name of a Senior come up, and knowing my customers...I pick >>>up the phone...try to help over the phone. >>> >>>This is what makes you Special..in your business. >>> >>>Doesn't make you rich...doesn't pay your mortgage...but makes us feel >>>well. >>> >>>I'm not going to attempt to explain the other half of my Customer base, >>>that >>>tries to get everything for nothing..and presumes a set you fixed 5 years >>>ago has "exactly" the same problem..and should be fixed on a "No Charge" >>>basis. >>> >>>I see times changing....some of us...the "Old Guys" have a customer base, >>>and I presume we will all go about the same time...God Bless us. >>> >>>The new generation will have "Mailboxes" ...to try to get to the right >>>person, or computer, and if lucky...actually get to talk to a >>>"Human"...and >>>hopefully, in a "common" language. >>> >>>I don't know how many watch CNN, but I am a component of Lou Dobbs >>>"Exporting America"...and I'm always willing to state...as a Canadian...I >>>don't like your President.;-) >>> >>>-Ed- >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>E. Gaidies >>>Tel-Tek Electronics >>>Ontario-Canada >>> >>>teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx >>>----- Original Message ----- >>>From: "John @ Myers TV" <mtv_lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 6:07 PM >>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Job opening >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>I wonder if that's why my NEW servce calls dropped started dropping off >>>>about 5 months ago. >>>>I have a buddy who works for the Geek squad; I'll have to pick his brains >>>> >>>>John Myers >>>>Myers TV Service Co. >>>>2212 W. State St. >>>>Alliance, OH 44601 >>>> >>>> >>>>Ph: 330-821-6545 >>>>mtv_lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>http://www.myerstv.net >>>> >>>>"Do or do not... there is no try." >>>>-Yoda >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>Larry wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>i have noticed in the recent past, a few adds wanting a tv >>>>>repair/appliance repairman. >>>>>it would be a challenge to be an expert in both fields, >>>>>being a specialist in certain products and brands is the best >>>>>situation. >>>>>but i guess we will do what we have to. >>>>>larry >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Tel-Tek Electronics wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>Just shows...you can't find good Technicians on the street...and no >>>>>>Tech's >>>>>>coming up the ladder. >>>>>>Notice...even the Job designation of TV Repairman and VCR Repairman is >>>>>>no >>>>>>longer mentioned on those Matchbook covers...;-) >>>>>> >>>>>>-Ed- >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>E. Gaidies >>>>>>Tel-Tek Electronics >>>>>>Ontario-Canada >>>>>> >>>>>>teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>From: "Jim Myers" <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:46 AM >>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Job opening >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>Yea, we heard Best Buy was starting up their own local service >>>>>>>departments. I guess all the independents that were doing Best Buy >>>>>>>work >>>>>>>can start looking for work now too. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>The Old Master Technician >>>>>>>******************************** >>>>>>>Since 1972 * >>>>>>>Jim Myers * >>>>>>>Telrad Electronics * >>>>>>>Fort Wayne Indiana * >>>>>>>******************************** >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Al L wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>>A couple of years, out on our axxes, an d Best Buy makes the money. >>>>>>>>This >>>>>>>>job >>>>>>>>is about as secure as our small business,and should clue anybody in, >>>>>>>>that >>>>>>>>services Best Buy now! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>Al Leatherman >>>>>>>>Al's TV >>>>>>>>224 US Highway 46 >>>>>>>>Mine Hill, NJ 07803 >>>>>>>>973-361-5796 >>>>>>>>973-476-0854 (cell) >>>>>>>>WWW.ALS-TV.NET >>>>>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>From: "Tel-Tek Electronics" <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>>Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 8:46 AM >>>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Job opening >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>Well Al....Ken...Eugene....Walt...Max...should we jump on it? A >>>>>>>>>couple >>>>>>>>>of >>>>>>>>>years, and we should have a darn good pension... >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>-Ed- >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>E. Gaidies >>>>>>>>>Tel-Tek Electronics >>>>>>>>>Ontario-Canada >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>>From: "Christopher Barnak" <cbarnak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>>>Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 8:10 AM >>>>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Job opening >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:32:54 -0500 >>>>>>>>>>From: "RickHilton" <RickHilton@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>>>>Subject: Michigan Techs Needed TV & Appliance >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>Message to all Techs. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>In Home TV Techs and Appliance Techs needed for nation wide service >>>>>>>>>>company >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>Openings in the Battle Creek / Kalamazoo Michigan area and Flint >>>>>>>>>>Michigan Area. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>Company truck supplied - Nextel Cell with two way supplied. Laptop >>>>>>>>>>computer supplied with wireless Internet on the road >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>Company credit card supplied -- company paid high speed Internet >>>>>>>>>>access >>>>>>>>>>for your home. Paid vacations and holidays. Personal time paid and >>>>>>>>>>sick >>>>>>>>>>days paid. >>>>>>>>>>Other misc. benefits. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>You will be servicing the latest technology, DLP-LCD-PLASMA as well >>>>>>>>>>as >>>>>>>>>>standard rear projection and direct view sets. Your job will >>>>>>>>>>consist >>>>>>>>>>of >>>>>>>>>>in home on site repair of customer's sets that are 25" and up. >>>>>>>>>>Appliance >>>>>>>>>>techs will be servicing the latest appliance technologies as well. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>Must have experience and be verifiable and have a good driving >>>>>>>>>>record >>>>>>>>>>and pass a drug screening and pass criminal background check. >>>>>>>>>>Company >>>>>>>>>>will supply you with needed training for the new technology as >>>>>>>>>>required >>>>>>>>>>by manufacturers. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>You will have access to all major manufactures web sites of the >>>>>>>>>>products >>>>>>>>>>that the stores sell. Drive your truck home every night. Start out >>>>>>>>>>in >>>>>>>>>>the morning by getting your route for the day through the companies >>>>>>>>>>secure Internet servers and down load your route into the laptop >>>>>>>>>>and >>>>>>>>>>call customers and set up time frames for the day. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>The area that is currently open is for the Battle Creek / Kalamazoo >>>>>>>>>>Michigan area and also the Flint Michigan area. Company would >>>>>>>>>>prefer >>>>>>>>>>someone that lives in these areas. Great pay with regular pay >>>>>>>>>>raises >>>>>>>>>>and >>>>>>>>>>performance reviews. Way too many other great benefits to mention >>>>>>>>>>in >>>>>>>>>>this mail. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>Employee discounts at the stores are huge. The job will also >>>>>>>>>>consist >>>>>>>>>>of >>>>>>>>>>you visiting the store locations in your area on a regular basis to >>>>>>>>>>make >>>>>>>>>>sure all display items are functioning properly. You will also have >>>>>>>>>>access to several other TV Techs and Appliance Techs via the two >>>>>>>>>>way >>>>>>>>>>Nextel for support if needed. The job may require you to drive a >>>>>>>>>>lot. >>>>>>>>>>It's a great job with good pay and tons of work always busy. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>If any one is interested please call the number below and speak to >>>>>>>>>>the >>>>>>>>>>service manager. I my self work for the company and have been for >>>>>>>>>>some >>>>>>>>>>time now and no real complaints. Do your job and the company never >>>>>>>>>>gives >>>>>>>>>>you a hard time about anything. There is a great deal of >>>>>>>>>>responsibility >>>>>>>>>>involved such as taking care of the truck and the maintenance such >>>>>>>>>>as >>>>>>>>>>oil changes and tune-ups. You will have to order your own parts. >>>>>>>>>>You >>>>>>>>>>will have tech support at your finger tips with all the needed >>>>>>>>>>account >>>>>>>>>>numbers to get the support if needed. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>Access to all the service manuals via Internet downloads and paper >>>>>>>>>>manuals if ordered and if available on paper. Access to all needed >>>>>>>>>>CD >>>>>>>>>>ROMs of tech documents if needed. They will supply tools and test >>>>>>>>>>equipment if needed or use your own such as some Techs do. Please >>>>>>>>>>call >>>>>>>>>>if interested in this position or if you know someone that needs a >>>>>>>>>>great >>>>>>>>>>job with tons of work. As a member of Repair World my self I told >>>>>>>>>>the >>>>>>>>>>manager that I would post this to the list server on Repair World >>>>>>>>>>because there are a great deal of qualified Techs that may be >>>>>>>>>>looking >>>>>>>>>>for work that are members of Repair World. The company is also >>>>>>>>>>looking >>>>>>>>>>for some White Goods (Appliance Techs as well) and Appliance >>>>>>>>>>Installers. >>>>>>>>>>Thanks for reading this mail. Please call Jeff Wallace, if >>>>>>>>>>interested. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>We have already hired a Repair World TV Tech in the past and he has >>>>>>>>>>been >>>>>>>>>>working out just fine and doing a great job for the company. With >>>>>>>>>>such >>>>>>>>>>a >>>>>>>>>>good response from the list server in the past the company is now >>>>>>>>>>ready >>>>>>>>>>to hire more Techs for TV and Appliance servicing. If any one is >>>>>>>>>>interested please don't hesitate to call and come on board if you >>>>>>>>>>live >>>>>>>>>>in any of the available areas that we need Techs for. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>It really is a great job with plenty of steady work and the company >>>>>>>>>>would love to hear from you. 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