Please take some time in reading each of my points because I am genuinely providing meaningful insight on "cons" that may prove truly valuable to your job decisions:
One initial and clear Con is pay growth opportunity. In my position and location, there is not much difference between Shift Lead and Lot Tech/Valet pay. I believe the difference should be slightly greater due to the added responsibility a Shift Lead has over a Valet/Lot Tech/Hospitality Ambassador with keeping in closer touch with the managers, inspecting automobiles for defects from Dealership Truck Deliveries, keeping track of the Valet Scheduler, and in general just being the Leader of the Citrin Team at the location when on shift.
However, again, this is from my particular experience, and may vary by location!
Here are some other "cons" to look out for if they are not preferable to you:
- You are constantly moving! Now, not a Con for me, but if you are the type of person who normally prefers a more stationary role, you'll find that in Dealership positions, you'll EASILY hit 15k steps on a shift, and then some! Its a great workout though!
- If you have trouble adapting to changes, before you consider this a Con, think about how it could make you grow and improve first. I know not everyone enjoys change, but it is a fact of life, and I believe this is the best opportunity to "train" you to adapt and embrace change!
- Winter can be tough if being out in the cold is not what you prefer, but as long as you are prepped, your time inside vs outside is about a 90:10 split in my experience, unless the day requires more Lot work (ex. moving cars and re-organizing them)
- Slow time (when Service or Sales is not busy, at least for Dealership roles) can be slightly frustrating, especially if it was busy beforehand and then suddenly everything slows down. If you find it difficult figuring out what to do during slow time, always ask your Shift Lead or the management staff for ideas. We exist to provide not just Hospitality for the customers, but also for the Dealership!
- Citrin Staff changes might affect your hours sometimes, though this is true of most other jobs, especially due to COVID-19 at the time of this review! (Will definitely stabilize as we see improvements in the battle against the virus.)
There really isn't significant Cons I can reasonably mention. Most factors like specific language use for tasks, expectations from the client/customers, and general handling of interactions can be easily learned and mastered with good intent and constant communication with your team and management. There may be more of this than you would usually find in other jobs since this position covers the ENTIRETY of the Dealership grounds, but it's just that more effective at teaching you the skills to do so!
