Terminal for my trucking company is 2-4 hours away from me

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  1. RockinChair

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    @jesus1337 You should go to work for whatever company has already told you that you're hired.
     
    RockinChair, Aug 8, 2024
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    Being brutally honest, based on your posts that I've read, I'm not sure I would want to share the road with you.
     
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    As a moderator, I don't usually make recommendations but I'll make the exception this time. Take the job with Spirit and stick it out for 6 months. Yes, you will likely get screwed but I assure you, it won't be the last time in your driving career that you get screwed.
     
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    The one california kid, Aug 9, 2024
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    That option would not work with my car for 2 reasons.
    1. Wrong terminal connection.
    2. Even with that small profile, there is not enough clearance between the battery terminal and hood.
    Yes, it really is that close.
    In fact, it is a remote terminal because the battery is mounted well below that point. To replace the battery you have to remove the inner fender well.
     
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    Wow! I've never seen a car that you had to do all that just to replace the battery! Is it a highly modified race car or something?
     
    The one california kid, Aug 10, 2024
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    Quite a few vehicles these days it's a major issue just replacing the battery. It's not the 70's anymore.
     
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    1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible.
     
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    Oh, for the love of god, just take the job and stop bothering us!!!!!
     
    Ex-Trucker Alex, Aug 10, 2024
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    Even if that did happen, how long would it be before he was fired for being such a PITA?
     
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