I took a shop for a welding-supply company, thinking it would be interesting. Did it today and really, really enjoyed it! It was so different for a nice change, the store and employee were enjoyable, and the location was only about 12 minutes from my home. I used to work for an industrial-supply company (eons and eons ago), so felt fairly comfortable discussing helmets and welding equipment on a very, very basic level. By the time I left the store, I wanted to buy the helmet and have my kid start welding! LOL.... Only semi-bad thing was that this really wonderful salesperson didn't ask for the sale, although I gave him at least one really good opening to do so, despite the objection I had to raise.
The report is straightforward, although they want one very detailed narrative. Seems like the kind of report that once you do one, the others will go a lot faster.
I'd love to do another one, but next closest one is about 20 - 25 miles from me. I submitted my report tonight, and if this other shop stays open, and if my report gets edited soon and they like it, I want to ask for the other location, if they'll pay a gas bonus.
Anyone else like these shops or have had a great experience? Are they ever bonused?
I learn something new every day, but not everyday!
I've learned to never trust spell-check or my phone's auto-fill feature.