re: Is it worth working at a commercial car dealership?

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9.50 an hour

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I talked to my friend about 10 minutes ago. He told me my pay would be between 10 and 11. With a raise in 90 days.

Let's hope.

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Sounds awesome

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Thanks.

I was a Toyota parts counterman who worked his was up to Parts Manager in my 12+ years. Most I ever made in 1 year was $42000 in 2006. We were paid a base of $1500 per month plus commission (commission percentage varied depending on tenure and position).

That said, the long hours, working every other Saturday and dealing with stupid customers and prima donna mechanics made it a shitty job.

I wouldn't recommend it if it's something you're considering as a long term career.

20% of your hours will be at $15 an hour. Better than Wal mart.
Benefits?

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Go for it, man. I'm sure the turnover at dealerships is fairly high (no data to support this, just a guess). You may be able to work your way up pretty fast. If you don't have anything better on the horizon, why not?

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Yes turnover is high.

When I was 15, to my current age I am a gearhead.

I worked at AZ for 7 years. I know my parts.

There are a lot if variables in this equation to determine the worth of the endeavor

Huge turnover rate among dealership parts salesmen. They bump from one to the other for a little pay bump and then back again. Is this your first dealership job away from retail parts?

endevour to perserver.