Tip Towed.

[Bobsentme]

Also, it would be one thing if it were just one or two vehicles abandoned there for a certain amount of time. But 22? And the fact that this is probably not a very big restaurant nor a very big parking lot? No way would I let 22 vehicles just sit there as long as they wanted.

My question still goes unanswered...where did all the kids go that they had to leave their 22 vehicles at the OP's parking lot?

From what I remember hearing at school over the next week, there was some party a few miles down the street, that they didn't want to attract a lot of attention towards.

[blas]

Also, it would be one thing if it were just one or two vehicles abandoned there for a certain amount of time. But 22? And the fact that this is probably not a very big restaurant nor a very big parking lot? No way would I let 22 vehicles just sit there as long as they wanted.

My question still goes unanswered...where did all the kids go that they had to leave their 22 vehicles at the OP's parking lot?

[rerant]

bainsidhe, I have to disagree with you.
Even if someone isn't trashing the joint, if their car is parked in the business' lot and the individual is not a patron of that establishment, and that lot has adequate signage stating it's for customers only, then regardless of the reasons why the car was left there the managers still have every right to have it towed.


Thems the rules, thems the breaks.

[iviles]

Oh, goodie. I get to be the first person posting a response against the manager. Well sort of. I mean, I'm finding myself torn here. I've worked fast food and dealt with the little jerks who loiter, park haphazardly while littering and blocking the parking lot (as in, drive-thru customers couldn't get through on late nights). We had signs posted with no loitering. We yelled at them and threatened calling the cops. Cops would usually refuse to come on the grounds that our signs weren't posted "clearly enough". I mean, come on already. And I've also had jerks park in my personal parking space where I live and have had them towed. So I most definitely understand the irritation and vindictiveness the manager felt.

I understand what ur saying and that your playing devils advicate but I never leave my car in an unknown lot with out asking someone that works there if its ok. In this day and age its a little scary to see a car that you have no idea whos it is especialy at night. And that way they can keep an eye on it to if something were to happen.

[Ree]

Apologies.

My post was meant to be sarcastic not personal.

Why were you trying to be sarcastic? In my opinion, there was no need for sarcasm.
Save it for the sucky customers, and not your fellow members.

The member read the post incorrectly and had some questions.

Not everyone is going to agree with the way every situation is handled, and bainsidhe had a right to disagree with your manager, as long as it was done respectfully, and it was.

[Bobsentme]

Following the advice of the Moderators.

[MadMike]

Let's keep the personal attacks out of this, people. I don't want to have to shut this one down.

[Bobsentme]

I've worked fast food and dealt with the little jerks who loiter, park haphazardly while littering and blocking the parking lot (as in, drive-thru customers couldn't get through on late nights).

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I'm not sure what type of business this is, but it sounds like a restaurant.

Um, first line of the story stated Fast Food hell. I thought that was a universal term for a fast food resturuant, especially on this site, but I am apparently wrong. I'll try to be more clear in the future.

Were there signs posted against parking? What did the signs say?

"Parking for McDonald's customers only. All others will be towed."

In the end, I silently pray I never eat at that restaurant.

Go ahead. Just don't leave your car parked there for several hours after trashing the lobby and pissing off the manager.

But the post here sounded like a case of petty vindictiveness. A good read, but pretty childish.

I disagree.
But then again, I was there.
I think the punishment fit the crime.

And yes, I completely appreciate if people disagree with me on this.

Your welcome.

[blas]

So I have a stupid question. Where did all the idiot teens ago while they left ALL their vehicles parked there?

Kids are so stupid. I would have loved to have been there. Especially to have seen the looks on their parents' faces!

[Peppergirl]

I somehow get the feeling that the manager would never have dreamed of towing them if they hadn't trashed the lobby and treated his staff and store so disrespectfully.

So Baindshe, I can see your point. I would have thought it extreme if they had only been mildly sucky or just behaving a bit brattily. But these kids TRASHED the store and were nasty and degrading to the staff. IMO, this alone is what caused them to veer into SC category and deserve to get their stuff towed.

Just my 02 cents.

[Sylvia727]

Bainsidhe, parking is a convenience offered by the restaurant for the customers. If you're not a customer, then you have no right to be using their facilities. Most places don't mind, because they don't want to piss you off against their store. In this case, though, the kids were abusing the restaurant's hospitality. Sure, a polite and respectful somebody might have left their car in the lot, but they were still using facilities they weren't technically allowed to. Plus, I'm sure it was half an hour or more before the cars were actually towed, so it wasn't like a patron of theirs went across the street for a few minutes. Most or all of the towees were jerks, and all of them were outside of their rights. If they didn't like, they're free to vote with their feet, and I'm sure the manager wants them to.

[bainsidhe]

Oh, goodie. I get to be the first person posting a response against the manager. Well sort of. I mean, I'm finding myself torn here. I've worked fast food and dealt with the little jerks who loiter, park haphazardly while littering and blocking the parking lot (as in, drive-thru customers couldn't get through on late nights). We had signs posted with no loitering. We yelled at them and threatened calling the cops. Cops would usually refuse to come on the grounds that our signs weren't posted "clearly enough". I mean, come on already. And I've also had jerks park in my personal parking space where I live and have had them towed. So I most definitely understand the irritation and vindictiveness the manager felt.

But was he right? I'm not sure what type of business this is, but it sounds like a restaurant. Were there signs posted against parking? What did the signs say? Were the people towed the ones responsible for trashing the lobby, did they just park in the lot for a place to park, or something else? The reason I ask is because I've left my car in restaurants/business's parking lots on occasion. Coworkers and I eat somewhere and will take a quick jot over to a place where parking is limited. I'll leave my car behind for a few hours at the restaurant so we can carpool. I'm not irresponsible and I would never have trashed the lobby. So there would be no words to describe the anger I'd have against the business. And yes, I think I would expect to be reimbursed for the towing. Again, it would depend on the details, but the manager's response seemed extreme, even if I enjoyed hearing about it.

In the end, I silently pray I never eat at that restaurant. There are places in my city where one would expect to be towed, because the restaurant itself doesn't have ample parking space. But the post here sounded like a case of petty vindictiveness. A good read, but pretty childish. Just my two cents. And yes, I completely appreciate if people disagree with me on this.

[IT Grunt]

I love the quick and eager response from the tow companies!

For $125 a car, for 18 cars, I'm not surprised. Bobsentme, your manager is full of win, and I suspect put great fear into those kids for /ever/ leaving their cars in a store lot again. I suspect a couple had their driving privileges revoked for a bit as well, based on the newer model cars that were towed.

[marasbaras]

Would have loved to have seen that!

[Reyneth]

SCORE!

I bet the other workers at that place were pissed they missed such a Night of Awesomeness tm



Your manager is awesome, and I love the quick and eager response from the tow companies!