The Car Wash Life

By FormerStudentIntern - E-mail this page - Add to My Favorites - Add to Blog List - See other blogs in Journal

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Car Wash Seasons

I used to look at the car wash year as having two seasons. The Busy Season went from November through the end of winter. The rest of March through the end of October was the Slow Season. Over the last year, I found myself thinking about how too simplistic it was to look at the car wash year has... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by FormerStudentIntern at 5:21 AM | add or view comments (11) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Monday, September 9, 2013

No Least Favorite Work Day

I do not have a least favorite day during the work week. Each work day has tasks that are unique to them that at the surface make every day one that I look forward to working. Certainly, I have what I call "Ug Days," days where I am not looking forward to the work day, where I am inundated with work... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by FormerStudentIntern at 5:25 AM | add or view comments (9) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Starting with a Bang

Here are some going-ons. Despite business picking up during the latter half of the month, August still ended up being a slow month. On the bright side, September has started with a bang. The weather has been awesome this month. I can fill the autumn chill in the air. Last Monday, Ann sprained her... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by FormerStudentIntern at 6:19 AM | add or view comments (9) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Thursday, September 5, 2013

"Those Barrels Will Freeze"

One time Dad scheduled William to pick up some chemicals at the warehouse and for me to meet William on a frigid day. William would need to make two trips as there were four barrels in total, and the spare Dodge truck Dad had takes two barrels at a time. William did not have a key to the warehouse,... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by FormerStudentIntern at 5:26 AM | add or view comments (11) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Business Partnerships

"I would never get into a business partnership," I often hear people declare. Here is my take on business partnerships. I liken business partnerships themselves to a business itself. Not every business is going to be a good fit for a person. Much like a business, not every business partnership is... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by FormerStudentIntern at 5:32 AM | add or view comments (12) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

August 2025
SMTWTFS
272829303112
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31123456
Jul | Newest | Sep
About this Blog

This is a blog about my experiences working for my father in the car wash business and the people who are a part of our work lives.

Recent Entries
People
Blogs

Headlines (What is this?)