Parking in the rear - again!

[VTSTOMPER]

So today I was told about parking the H2 as close to the back as I could. I asked if he wanted me to park out back - but he said "no, you don't need to...just get as close as you can to the back of the rows". "Customers think we are getting paid a **** load...they were like that when I drove my BMW."

My reply:

Yea, I do most the time(park near the back), I try to get the back area when I can...I see what you're saying though...

Whatever.

So tomorrow I am parking out back - I already called my friend with his H3 - he will be doing the same thing. Too bad the boss's Denali will not be out of site.

[VTSTOMPER]

So today I was told about parking the H2 as close to the back as I could. I asked if he wanted me to park out back - but he said "no, you don't need to...just get as close as you can to the back of the rows". "Customers think we are getting paid a **** load...they were like that when I drove my BMW."

My reply:

Yea, I do most the time(park near the back), I try to get the back area when I can...I see what you're saying though...

Whatever.

So tomorrow I am parking out back - I already called my friend with his H3 - he will be doing the same thing. Too bad the boss's Denali will not be out of site.

[ARH1956]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
So today I was told about parking the H2 as close to the back as I could. I asked if he wanted me to park out back - but he said "no, you don't need to...just get as close as you can to the back of the rows". "Customers think we are getting paid a **** load...they were like that when I drove my BMW."

My reply:

Yea, I do most the time(park near the back), I try to get the back area when I can...I see what you're saying though...

Whatever.

So tomorrow I am parking out back - I already called my friend with his H3 - he will be doing the same thing. Too bad the boss's Denali will not be out of site. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>The majority of consumers don't know a Denali from a base Yukon. They have no idea that a Denali with all options is very close to the cost of an H2 & far more than many BMW's. Don't take my observation as approving of your employers request however.

[VTSTOMPER]

Well many people might agree with him, I am just not sure how to take this. It sucks being singled out because of my truck choice.

[RiverRacerX]

I have an '03 Escalade (did I mention it is for sale?)
My buddy has an '03 Denali.
They are both fully loaded minus Nav.
He paid 2k more than I did.

As they sit mine has a KBB trade in value of 33K. His has a KBB trade in value of 27K.

They are not perceived as high of a luxury vehicle as an Escalade either. (Bad resale)

[Dug]

vtstomper,
you must love your job. Because thats bullsh*t. Its to bad people have to judge by what others have. Good luck.

[Orbital H2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Its to bad people have to judge by what others have. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That is so true. I was up in the mountians this weekend, and these good old boys tried to start up a comparison of the H2 and a jeep scrambler. I bought them a beer and told them I like the comfort while wheelin, and invited them to take me out to some of their trails.
ended up buying them another beer, and they started admiring the H2, never did see them off of the porch or with out a beer. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[VTSTOMPER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dug3x3:
vtstomper,
you must love your job. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I used to at one time...but it has really started to become a nasty place.

[Dug]

Time to quit http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif , I am self employed and so was my father and grandfather etc. I am used to giving directions and not taking them. You do very well at not telling your boss to pound sand up his ass. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[VTSTOMPER]

I just bit my lip, and know it is not worth blowing up. Other factor is my wife being pregnant - it is hard to just walk. I have been keeping all my options open though. I wear so many hats there - so one would think that it would not be wise to have me walk out the door...but who knows.

[L.E. Sniper]

When I bought our first 03 the Sheriff got a lot of grief about how much his deputys were making if they could afford a hummer. He told them that I was not paid any more than any other deputy, and how I spent my paycheck was none of anybody's business. These people didn't take into consideration my wife owns her own business, and makes more than me. When we bought our second 03 and the Sheriff found out he hunted me down and asked if we had gotton a second one, when I said yes he just rolled his eyes, and shook his head and laughed.

[VTSTOMPER]

LOLOL! I like that - too bad my boss is not more like that! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I have always said - how come it is my fault...people assume too much man! I think it is mostly because I am younger, and in a town where not too many people drive autos priced over 40K.

[MxHonda]

As a business owner, I can see the point of "customer perception". It can lead to the customer forming subconcious thoughts of overpayment for your product/service in a high profile vehicle that is profiled as a "Rich mans ride".
The region I live in is overflowing with $$$ and when I show up in my modest H3, I get comments from "good for you, you deserve it" to "You just had to get a Hummer didn't you". My customers do not realize that a F150 loaded up costs MORE than my nicely equipped H3.
It is all about perception and I choose to be percieved as a sucessful business person.
Your boss calls the shots, but I would stand up for your Hummer and spin the situation into a win/win for you and the company. Offer free "Thrill Rides in the Hummer" for the largest purchase of the week. Maybe some creative advertising with the Hummer.
Or you could just tell him the truth...That he should not have such a complex about his employees driving a vehicle that gets more attention than his...
I am of the opposite mindset. I wish I could pay all of my employees enough to afford H2's and H3's, then I could afford a H1.

[VTSTOMPER]

Mx - thanks for the thoughts. I too agree from some aspecs...I just think it is kind of weird that the H2 and H3 owner's have to go out back. But - oh well.

Here is the other shoe...

We are a state regulated public utility! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[MxHonda]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
Here is the other shoe...

We are a state regulated public utility! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Can you say Benifits? I would live with it too... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Park down the street and take a taxi? OK! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[VTSTOMPER]

LOL! That is true!

I want to break out on my own - and I will...just with the baby plans, now is not the best time.

[VTSTOMPER]

Might ride the mtn bike tomorrow! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Orbital H2]

every once in a while in your career you get the learning opportunity to work for a total ignoramus maximus. learn from it and when youinterview your next boss, make sure you are of same mind...
I feel our pain, been there.....(not with the H2 but) http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[VTSTOMPER]

Thanks Orbital! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I hear you on that!

Well I am parked out back today...I was going to ride my mtn bike, but it is pouring. So I (and the H3 owner) are parked behind the building with all the company jeeps.

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
Thanks Orbital! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I hear you on that!

Well I am parked out back today...I was going to ride my mtn bike, but it is pouring. So I (and the H3 owner) are parked behind the building with all the company jeeps. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sorry to hear of your predicament. The Jeeps should have to park in the Economy section, and Hummers should get Long Term. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif Put some rocks "out Back" and park on top of them. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

BTW, on the other thread, that wasn't my house. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif But it sure made my Hummer look good! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Congrats on the Baby! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Hummer crazy]

I to get alota talk from co-workers and boss about how i can aford a Hummer and mines a H3 blk with crome package they all tell me the contract is up in may and what if we go on strike I just tell them if they were all good union workers and got american cars then other union people would buy our stuff and you never have to worrie about your job and my H3 cost less then there lex,bmw

[Dan]

How far away from the building is "out back"? I park mine in the far back corner where I work just so no one doors or rubs their fat ass up against it. It takes me several minutes to get into the building from out there. Sucks in the bad weather but I don't have to worry about it.

I get teased about the truck here too. I just smile and shrug. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Poseur]

Simple solution. Leave the H2 home, get the ugliest $500 piece of **** but reliable car you can find and park it out front everyday. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ckhagman]

My park my H1 right out front and have been doing so for 4 years.

When I bought it I was told by my salesmanager not to drive it to work, pretty much never drive it to work. Within 1 week or so he asked me to pick up an enclosed trailer, at a customers office no less and one of our biggest customers. Bring it to the office, load it up and deliver it to Maryland. Since then I have drivin it to work as much as I could. Hell when Deisel was 30cents cheaper a gallon I drove it proudly to work.

Now add the fact that my Dad is my Sales Manager's Boss and I really get a lot of crap. Funny thing is I am know in the Industry (nationwide) as the kid with the Hummer. But I havn't really gotten any bad remarks but then again people know I use it so maybe that has something to do with it.

I am not saying you don't use it just in case you get that impression. Your boss will have an issue with you until he needs your truck for something.

[Intercooled]

I am a self employed plumber. I completely understand what you guys are talking about when it comes to customer perception. I dont take my H2 on estimates. Most customers will think that I am rip off artist. I take my wifes mini van. ( a hard working plumber just bearley getting by.) I hate it has to be this way. If a lawyer or insurance salesman came to your house you would think nothing of an H2 parked out front. But a plumber?? Man, what a con artist.
I'm sorry that I'm good at what I do and I'm successful.

[MovinH2]

It's sad people worry about what you spend YOUR money on. If you make enough to enjoy an H2 than so be it. What business is it of other people. I'll tell ya the nerve of some people. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif