LOST my job today please read if you have a heart im tring to buy a house of my own

paulharvey · Feb 12, 2014

The only thing I would add is learn what the job is they expect you to do. If it's production work,don't spend custom work time. You have to adapt to what they need. Your there to do it their way, and you may feel you should go the extra mile, but understanding what they want/expect is critical.

You wouldnt want a fry cook spending steakhouse effort on each burger anymore than you want a $50 steak warmed up under a heat lamp.

I once got a man a job as a track hoe operator and he got fired over arguing with the boss about whether to grease the hoe every day or every other day. While at work, you do it the bosses way, even if you disagree. Sure, you might mention that you think you should do a everything on your check list, but if they tell you to just get it out the door; get it out the door.

sfloggie · Feb 12, 2014

Also if a Veteran, you qualify for Training. If not, go to the school or trucking company and tell them you are in need of work and in need of training. They can do finiancial aid and grants. I did this for my son's college and left with a dorm and food grant that was not even listed. Best to you, Jim

diesel lover · Feb 12, 2014

dave1949 said:
You may, as an unemployed person, qualify for training funds. Ask the folks at the CDL driver schools, they will know.

Yes I was told not only could I get unemployment checks but there may be a program to help me get my CDL to become employed easier. I know dozens of future uses for a CDL.

By the way I have years of experience driving truck and 28 to 53 foot trailers. I can double clutch or Float up shift and match speeds to down shift without missing a beat. I feel like I'm already half way there just by saying that compared to never driving a truck before

dave1949 · Feb 12, 2014

diesel lover said:
Yes I was told not only could I get unemployment checks but there may be a program to help me get my CDL to become employed easier. I know dozens of future uses for a CDL.

By the way I have years of experience driving truck and 28 to 53 foot trailers. I can double clutch or Float up shift and match speeds to down shift without missing a beat. I feel like I'm already half way there just by saying that compared to never driving a truck before

That will help. Some states have tricky things in their CDL driving test. I had to parallel park and do an "alley dock".

diesel lover · Feb 12, 2014

dave1949 said:
That will help. Some states have tricky things in their CDL driving test. I had to parallel park and do an "alley dock".

Yes this state also has the parallel parking. It's pretty tough but it's part of the training

Dutch445 · Feb 12, 2014

diesel any news on how the interview went?

diesel lover · Feb 12, 2014

Dutch445 said:
diesel any news on how the interview went?

it was good and bad. The man was very professional. After taking my test he told me the highest wage he could pay me was 14 $ per hour. I would have to be retrained. They need mechanics for only case equipment. In order to be paid 20$ per hour and drive a company truck to and from each job I would have to have had 4 years of case equipment training. I have 4 years of school and 2 years of work but no case equipment training.

At the moment it would be a step backwards. I would be paid 200$ less per week than I used to get PLUS spend 12 to 15$ per day driving there. My truck has a front cover coolant leak so I'm trying to be easy on it by all means.

I'm continuing to apply to closer jobs. Today I am revisiting a Mahindra tractor dealer and another truck shop. Wish me luck!!

diesel lover · Feb 12, 2014

My main bills are, pickup truck loan, rent payment, student loans, and electric. At 14$ per hour I can't afford those. He said it would take 2 years or more to increase in pay. He was very upfront about that.

paulharvey · Feb 12, 2014

I don't think that sounds like a terrible deal if they need to train you. It's not really a step back because currently you're not working. Also it's always easier to find a new job when you're already working.

I feel for you losing money but in 2008 I went from 20 dollars an hour to 5 months of unemployment and then 13 dollars an hour for the next four and a half years. Only now in the last 3 months have I gotten close to what I made five years ago