Would Millis Hire Me?

Discussion in 'Millis' started by Dc16vfd, Feb 25, 2014.

  1. Dc16vfd

    Dc16vfd Light Load Member

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    Since a lot of people here like to jump to conclusions and some can't read obviously. I stated that I'm 21. I've been unemployed for a year now, my previous employer closed up last feb. I went through driving school ON MY OWN DIME from April - June of last year, it cost me over $2500 which I paid in full up front, that was a large portion of my savings, after that I was pretty much living from unemployment check to unemployment check. I haven't been able to get a job anywhere since then, I live in the mountains in a small ### town where everybody is their own brother. To get a decent job around here you have to be best buddies with someone who works there, thus why I chose trucking to get away from this town. Hell even the fast food joints aren't hiring.
     
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  3. Solo_Seat

    Solo_Seat Medium Load Member

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    Are you referring to my comment?
     
  4. Old - School

    Old - School Medium Load Member

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    I wasn't commenting on your post I was talking about bubbaray30's post. I'm pretty sure Solo_Seat was too. One of the first things you'll need to learn to do is pay attention at all times while learning to drive an 80.000 pound loaded commercial vehicle.
    You may as well start here and now. Hopefully you have thick skin because if you don't I promise you will be pissed off a lot.
     
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  5. Solo_Seat

    Solo_Seat Medium Load Member

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    Ain't that the truth lol...

    and you are correct, I was talking about bubba ray's post
     
  6. bubbaray30

    bubbaray30 Light Load Member

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    all these guys like to laugh at what i had to say, well here is the eye opener, i am the only one in the house that is working. i have a mortgage, a son , a wife ,and also electric, water, phone, internet, and satellite tv. i am making a little over minimum wage and paying all of this, so yea a man that has a regular job cant afford $500 up front, let alone someone whos been out of work for a year. its either pay $500 up front and risk them not hiring you and starving , or you feed your family. if you ever get as broke as me, then you will learn that $500 is a lot to gamble on. off topic a little bit sorry about that. man just listen to chinatown and he will lead you in the right direction. if you can find work and save up $500 to pay up front go for it. you are probably not in my position yet, but you better do it before you get to that point. i am married and have a child to support and once you are this way, your wallet will stay very thin but i wouldnt trade it for the world.
     
  7. dmgabe

    dmgabe Light Load Member

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    I was pointing out that if you are that hard up financially, the $500 up front is the least of your worries. You will be looking at a month minimum before you get a check. Chances of not getting hired are slim to none. The instructors are excellent and definitely provide you with the knowledge to pass the school. If you pass the school and don't piss hot you are hired simple as that. Any of these training companies are going to bill you for the school if you don't pass and get hired so you aren't any worse of with Millis in that scenario than any other training company.
     
  8. bubbaray30

    bubbaray30 Light Load Member

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    yea but some companies will give you cash advances in order to eat and get the things you need. but milis is a very good company from what i heard and i wish that i did have that kind of money to go with them.
     
  9. KnoxFox23

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    "If you want to live like no one else, Then you must live like no one else" - Dave Ramsey

    I understand the struggle I waited on my Taxes to get my savings up to a comfortable number before I enrolled, but if this is important to you like it is me, your going to have to sacrifice and take the chance. How much could one save by cutting out the TV or internet?
     
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  10. Solo_Seat

    Solo_Seat Medium Load Member

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    I feel your pain and understand where you are coming from...I don't know what I'd do in your shoes...that's a hard spot to be in.
     
  11. Old - School

    Old - School Medium Load Member

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    KnoxFox23 beat me to it. Your local library will let you use the internet when you need it. It would also be a good time to read a few books.
     
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