I stupidly accepted an orientation for a company before hearing back from the main company that I would like to work for. The company that I had as my number 1 has accepted me to orientation as well now.
How do I tactfully decline the first companies orientation without losing the opportunity to work for them in the future?
Do I tell them thank you for the opportunity but I have decided to go with a different company? Or do I give some other excuse to decline and postpone orientation to keep them as a backup in case the other falls through?
How to tactfully back out of an orientation?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jesse24spd, Aug 4, 2020.
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Don't mention another company.
Make up some other excuse.
Maybe, "Due to unplanned personal circumstances, I'm going to have to delay this for a few months." -
Tell them the truth, Then you don't have to remember any lies.
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Call that carriers HR dept OR their recruiting dept and just tell them you decided to go another path. Should take no more than 5 minutes. Trust me, these carriers go through this all the time. They will have another driver in your place within a day of that call!
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Similar instances have occurred at least three times in the various orientations I’ve been to. No biggie. Be honest, thank them for the opportunity, and move on. Be a pro. Good luck!
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It's not as if he's trying to hide being a wanted felon.
Many trucking companies use "little white lies" to entice drivers, so why shouldn't a driver do the same to protect himself for the future?Last edited: Aug 4, 2020
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If you havent signed anything. Just get up and walk out of the room. Go see what ever security. Hand in any thing the company may have given you as a gift. Thank them for the opportunity and walk out the door.
If you have signed paperwork. You will owe them 2 weeks at least to get out the door. Reason for leaving? You dont feel the company is a good fit for you. Dont elaborate. Just leave it at that.Chinatown Thanks this. -
I view many situations differently than what's the norm.
When we meet a new woman we want to impress, we don't air our dirty laundry; we show what best fits the situation for the result we want.Coffey, Aamcotrans, rachi and 3 others Thank this. -
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