[Shop-talk] Car dealer tomfoolery and Costco Auto Buyer program

[Bill Rabel]

> Why would the Costco rep at a dealer work under two names?

This is done to protect the worker, in many cases. My cousin worked at an
employment agency where all the ads in the media advised people to contact
'Mrs. Young'. In fact, the people at the agency took turns being 'Mrs. Young'.
This way they were a bit insulated from anyone wanting to 'get even' or stalk
or otherwise harass 'Mrs. Young'.

Far from being devious, it is a worker protection.


- Bill Rabel
 Anacortes, WA