#bodyshops — Public Fediverse posts
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This isn't a surprise - #automotive body #repair is physically demanding work with harsh working conditions, folk aren't going to want to carry on under constant time/budget pressures well into middle age, and it seems colleges are likely not training students in specialist #paintrepair as it requires most costs and expenses than general dismantling / prep of vehicles, and #bodyshops are often too lean to take on #apprentices (all the vacancies I see are wanting experienced techs)
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This came up again in the news as the #Inquest from HM #Coroner has concluded
Although I only met him once I'm still gutted this happened and I didn't keep in touch with him - we'd chatted about social media marketing and getting more pictures of work in progress online - but his shop always seemed busy , I felt awkward about randomly calling him or turning up there (if I didn't have any cars to actually be repaired) as it was taking up time that wouldn't be revenue generating and everyone in #automotive round here seems rushed off their feet, but I guess this shows how quickly ruthless #capitalism can turn a dream #career in to a nightmare (there seems to be less private work for #bodyshops and #insurers make them jump through many hoops for lower rates)