u/YankeeMoose

Moved to a independent shop from a cushy dealer service writer
And let me tell you something…I’m sorry about all the things I’ve said about parts in the heat of the moment and out of frustration

Being at an independent shop you’re not just the service writer
You’re also parts and holy shit do I understand why it them so long to quote stuff out or locate a part

You gotta search and dig got parts via websites and/or calling places
Getting the best price too for the customer

Sometimes you need to get quote like 20 different things with multiple parts and it gets stressful

Thank you parts, I love you

And for all the folks who need it;

You are loved
You are valid
Your identity is valid
You are appreciated
You are respected
You are loved
You are not alone. 🏳️‍🌈

Happy Timezone, folks.

A few months ago, I was chosen to be the right hand/person of honor not for someone I consider a brother when they get married later this year. The groom having a lot of issues with their father right now and its causing problems with planning and other aspects of the wedding.

Without going into too much detail, the RSVP page clearly says it will NOT be a traditional ceremony, and his parents very much ARE. The father specifically is constantly bombarding the groom with questoons about how the ceremony is going to happen, what is going to be said, etc... and the groom is getting understandbly stressed, as is their bride.

I should point out that the Groom's parents are not helping in any way with the wedding, monetary or otherwise, and are simply invited as guests. The groom is fully independent and asks nothing of their family.

I should also point out that there have been many... unkind things stated by the father, and the Groom is fully aware that their marriage may cause a rift that cannot be fixed.

At what point (if any) should I step in as their Right Hand and try to smooth things over, or at least act as a mediator?