lesser of two "evils"

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by panhandlepat, Feb 12, 2007.

which one to choose (read post before voting)

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    close to home school with high interest loan

    10 vote(s)
    55.6%
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    company paid training with one year contract

    9 vote(s)
    50.0%
  1. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    well thanks for voting in my poll folks.
    I will be leaving for Arkansas State University early sunday morning to train and go to work for P.A.M. Transport. i know the majority of people say signing a one year contract is bad, but a very high interest loan is bad for me. i would rather agree to work for a company for one year and only pay $450 for my training than have a high interest loan that will cost me for years. the few companies that will deal with me because of the combination of things in my past history are few. CR England is one of those few and i ain't going that route.
    i will have my phone/computer with me so i will be able to update y'all on my progress. i hope it goes well soo cross your fingers, say a little prayer, get down tonight! (OOPS i don't know how that last sentence turned into a song LOL):toothy7:
     
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  3. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    Congratulations on deciding what you wanted! GOOODDDD LUCKKKKKKKK:smt023
     
  4. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    thank you so much!! you are so sweet!
     
  5. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    i THINK the way they get it is this:
    "once you go to work for PAM $45 per week will be deducted from your check and palced in an employee savings account in your name. once you fulfill your contract, you will recieve all the money in your account compounded at 10% interest minus your $995 obligation for tuition. i bet they keep this

    ALSO: ESCROW, after you become a 1st seat driver we deduct $25 a week from your pay up to a maximum of $400 and deposit it in an escrow account once you have reached the $400 maximumyou will be paid interest quarterly on the $400 at an annual rate of 8% by PAM this money will be given back to you, less wxpenses or debts incurred by you 90 days after your termination or resignation. it will not be returned, however,if you do not fulfill your 1 year contract.
     
  6. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    Pat; I think you meant $45 per week, not 45%. We'll all being yelling at you (LOL) if you give 45% of your pay! Especially Jen.:laughing1:
     
  7. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    no crap, i realized what i put that would be absurd.

    is that how you see it though?
     
  8. Light Traveler

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    I heard that! Very good choice PHP. Best of success with your new company.:razz:
     
  9. cdr

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    much congrats php! i'm sure p.a.m. is by far not the worst you could do. at least you will get your training and hey, you may love it there. i wish you all the best! keep us posted.:smt023
     
  10. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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  11. wallbanger

    wallbanger "Enemy of showers everywhere"

    Happy trails PHP! Glad you found something that will work for you (hopefully). Keep in touch and keep it dirty side down!
     
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