Pay: Pretty low for the amount of work & compared to others in the field.
Stress: If you’re new to mechanical work, there’s a lot to learn. Car washes break down a lot & have a lot of finicky parts.
Work-Life Balance: While the job isn’t that hard, you have to be available and paying attention to KPIs throughout business hours, which are around 14 hours, 7 days a week. Setting communication boundaries will limit advancement, so you must be responsive even on days off.
Sales: Unlike some forms of retail, a good chunk revenue has a huge sales aspect. You’ve got to be able to drive sales with limited access to good talent because of the low pay.
Changes: It’s a growing company, so there’s a lot of big changes. They’ve added & changed job hierarchy two times in the year & a half I’ve been here. They’re constantly changing HR processes & training guidelines, too. And they also changed the bonus structure, which for my location cut like 300-400$ off my check the last four months. If I wasn’t offered a promotion, I’d consider moving my skills elsewhere.
