Technicians at acquired shops report negative changes

Technicians at acquired shops report a shift to sales quotas, commission pay replacing hourly, thinner benefits, and pressure to condemn equipment that still has life in it. This creates a reputation gap that independent contractors can exploit.

“Technicians at acquired shops report the shift to sales quotas, commission pay replacing hourly, thinner benefits, and pressure to condemn equipment that still has life in it.”

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