steamer Posted January 10, 2013 #1 Posted January 10, 2013 Seems like everytime I grab one of those tasty little morsels I always get the one with the nasty tasting stuff in the middle. Well this week I got one with the creamy caramel centers. After 5 months of unemployment, during which time I attended and passed a CDL course on Tuesday, not ten minutes before I was to jump into the truck to take my road test i recieved a phone call from another company( not trucking related) that I applied to to come in on thursday for my second interview. Had my first interview the week before,didn't think it went well. So I go back to the trucking company where the school is that I attended and am told to fill out a application with them. Next day I get a call back from them saying I can start as a trainee sometime in the next couple of weeks...What to do, what to do? Well, I went to the interview with the other company ( big box retail company) this morning. The HR manager hands me a slip of paper with a hourly pay rate and ask me if this amount is ok with me. After picking myself up off the floor and pushing my mouth shut , I said I guess it will do. It was way more then I ever expected to be offered. Again, what to do,what to do? So I told her that I just got my CDL And she says, that's great we can use you as a back up delivery driver and a dept. manager.... Now I ask you, what do you think I did?......I start next week with the big box company.
jonesy Posted January 10, 2013 #2 Posted January 10, 2013 If you want to push things, give them a list of the weekends you want off to go riding and you won't be working them. Maybe you better not, I'm glad to see things working out for you and Robin. later
SilvrT Posted January 10, 2013 #3 Posted January 10, 2013 Like the old saying goes... "when it rains, it pours". I've had a few times when I've been unemployed and there have been those times when no matter how many applications get mailed out or interviews are attended..... NOTHING! .... and then all of a sudden, two or three offers come in and then it's "dilemma" time. Somehow manage to make the right choice tho.
Black Owl Posted January 10, 2013 #4 Posted January 10, 2013 Well congratulations. I guess all good things come to those who wait, but sometimes it's oh so long a wait between good things. So you got your foot in the door and the only way you can go is up from there. Again, congratulations, and the best of luck to you.
N3FOL Posted January 10, 2013 #5 Posted January 10, 2013 Congrats on your new job offer. Best of Luck.
bongobobny Posted January 10, 2013 #6 Posted January 10, 2013 So, ahh, does this mean you won't be available this spring when I install my new front springs, etc??? Congratulations!! Hope it works out for you! Employee discount??
KIC Posted January 10, 2013 #7 Posted January 10, 2013 Sounds like it is all coming together.. good luck !
jfoster Posted January 10, 2013 #8 Posted January 10, 2013 The trucking job will still be there for years to come....I'd take the other offer at the big box co! Which sounded to me was the one you preferred! Congradulations!
steamer Posted January 10, 2013 Author #9 Posted January 10, 2013 So, ahh, does this mean you won't be available this spring when I install my new front springs, etc??? Congratulations!! Hope it works out for you! Employee discount?? I'm not working seven days a week. I think we can fit you in. Why does everyone keep asking me about employee discount:confused24:
cecdoo Posted January 10, 2013 #10 Posted January 10, 2013 Congrats, hope you enjoy the new "gig" glad to hear you got some good news! Craig
BIG TOM Posted January 11, 2013 #11 Posted January 11, 2013 Great news...couldn't be any more happy for you two...Best of luck and find out about that discount huh...
Jayceesfolly Posted January 11, 2013 #13 Posted January 11, 2013 Glad to hear the good news, Bob. Along with the employee discount, I will even buy lunch! Congrats, Bob. Jim
Oldseadog Posted January 11, 2013 #14 Posted January 11, 2013 Congrats on the job offer, I'm sure you will make right choice, and best of luck on your new endevour.
Trader Posted January 11, 2013 #15 Posted January 11, 2013 Of course we all wish you the best on your new job...and hope the employee discount is very generous. (nudge nudge, wink wink, you know what I mean? eh Know what I mean?)
Marcarl Posted January 11, 2013 #16 Posted January 11, 2013 So you got a new place for employee discounts???? wow, I would change jobs for that as well, good going,,,, now the question is,,, does this discount extend to family as well? I mean, I am family aren't I? Congrats, and enjoy the work. Just remember, just because you now found a job, doesn't mean you quit looking for work.
adventurer Posted January 11, 2013 #17 Posted January 11, 2013 Congratulations, glad you found something. by the way how much discount do we get?
steamer Posted January 11, 2013 Author #18 Posted January 11, 2013 So you got a new place for employee discounts???? wow, I would change jobs for that as well, good going,,,, now the question is,,, does this discount extend to family as well? I mean, I am family aren't I? Congrats, and enjoy the work. Just remember, just because you now found a job, doesn't mean you quit looking for work. No problem, I'll just tell them you are my crazy uncle....
Marcarl Posted January 12, 2013 #19 Posted January 12, 2013 No problem, I'll just tell them you are my crazy uncle.... Crazy I might be,,, but your Uncle I'm n,,,,, oh wait, how are you nephew???,,,,, Now do I get my discount?
motorcycletom Posted January 13, 2013 #20 Posted January 13, 2013 Congrats from Amy and I . We are so happy for you it is about time something went your way. We have to get together soon and celebrate.
Jayceesfolly Posted January 14, 2013 #21 Posted January 14, 2013 Woo Hoo!!! Party Time!!! :cool10: I'll buy the first round of :ICgrin:..........
steamer Posted January 14, 2013 Author #23 Posted January 14, 2013 Woo Hoo!!! Party Time!!! :cool10: I'll buy the first round of :ICgrin:.......... Hopefully I'll get some weekend time off.
Jayceesfolly Posted January 15, 2013 #24 Posted January 15, 2013 I'm retired now, so I can get together anytime. Jim
dacheedah Posted January 15, 2013 #25 Posted January 15, 2013 thats awesome, never burn a bridge and keep all options open
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