Orientation date moved back 1 week… red flag?

Yeah, kinda a red flag. If you can though, give it another week. Be looking at other jobs in the meantime. Maybe one of those on your other threads. Flatbed is what you want though, right?

 

Don't know. Maybe the orientation wasn't coordinated correctly and too many people scheduled. Seems like they could have squeezed in one more person though.

 

OR! They don't have enough and decided to mix 2 orientation classes! Happens!

 

It's tough being unemployed and facing this. If at all possible give it another week. It's the job you want, so hope you can do that.

 

I wouldn't give up on them. Chances are at least one person won't show up for orientation, hopefully if that happens they will call you and get you in.

 

This happens and it isn't a big deal. If you don't understand why now, you may later on when you get on the road and see how things work.

I had to move interviews all around, delayed a few for a couple of weeks, and had a couple cry about it, I told them too bad hiring and orientation aren't a priority, so making sure the trucks are rolling is.

July is vacation month for many small fleets, this is why things don't get done.

 

What if you got run over a bus on the the first day of orientation had it been when you expected? If you did the research and this company is a good fit for you, wait for the next class. So you are willing to assume things would work out at the 2 other offers you have but only willing to assume the worst at the current offer because they put you off for a week? I understand getting nervous and second-guessing decisions, that's my curse as well. You can deliver pizzas or work locally if you need money.