Mad at the dog!

Discussion in 'Prime' started by BigDaddyofMass, Jul 28, 2013.

  1. BigDaddyofMass

    BigDaddyofMass Bobtail Member

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    So, I got accepted to Prime a week ago. They sent me my orientation email and gave me the bus schedule and a confirmation number for my ticket. I was scheduled to depart @ 814 PM from Providence, RI. We arrived at the bus station one hour before the departure time as instructed. Low and behold, the station was closed. Did you know it is about impossible to reach a live person @ GreyHound after 7 PM EST?? So, there I was with my 5 yr old boy, wife, and disabled mother; sitting at the bus station in downtown Providence until 10 PM. And guess what? No bus ever showed up! I spoke with every Peter Pan bus driver that came through there trying to get information on where the bus might be......and the most I got was, "keep waiting". By the time 10 hit, the streets were about empty with only the "don't look in the eye" crowd around. With my mother about to soil herself and my son crying, we called it a night and walked the two blocks back to our van.

    Of course, I didn't stop trying to find a solution!! I checked airlines, trains, and rental cars......only to find that I can't get there for less than $300 bucks!!! Very frustrating.

    I know this is a long shot, but is there anybody in the New England area willing to give this boy a ride to SpringMo?? Am willing to pay $150 or 20,000 SPG points, what ever you prefer.....(Mods: if this is against the rules, please feel free to delete).

    On a side note, I am a clean 31 year old smoker (am willing to quit for two days if needed).

    Anyway, thanks for reading about my frustrating evening! Wish me luck in getting to MO by Tuesday!!

    - Joshua


    Feel free to check me out @ Facebook.com/carissajoshua

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    Last edited: Jul 28, 2013
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  3. The Challenger

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    I would let Prime recruiting what is happening. See what they can come up for you.

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  4. BigDaddyofMass

    BigDaddyofMass Bobtail Member

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    I plan on it. But I don't think I will be able to reach anybody before Monday. That's one more week I have to go without income. I am just trying to do all that I can before surrendering another week.......


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  5. yearziro

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    I know it may sound much but your best bet is too rent a car you can find an economy car KIA rio or such on kayak....hotwire etc for 41 a day and either pull an all nighter and do it all in one shot or rent it for two days which would come out to around 110 w tax gas would cost you 120 but usually if you drive said company will reimburse your fuel cost or part either way you could make it on 150.00
     
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  6. BigDaddyofMass

    BigDaddyofMass Bobtail Member

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    Thanks! I will look into that now.....


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  7. yearziro

    yearziro Light Load Member

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    No problem and good luck
     
  8. drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    I would call prime recruiting to see if there in the office I believe there in seven days a week just call and check
     
  9. BigDaddyofMass

    BigDaddyofMass Bobtail Member

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    So far, no go. Airline from Kayak and Priceline are both $600+ and rental cars $200 + Avis quoted me at 160 after AAA discount and $50 coupon. Add $200 on for gas and that comes out to $360.


    Thanks for any further suggestions!!


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  10. BigDaddyofMass

    BigDaddyofMass Bobtail Member

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    I will be calling them first thing in the AM. Thanks!


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  11. yessir

    yessir Medium Load Member

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    Greyhound is really sucks dude and i wouldn't take a bus to nowhere because i have done it before and all i get was frustration me and me hubbies call them grey slow hound they stop everywhere and my last trip was from indianapolis to ny and i spent 2 days in the bus the day i would have to get on the bus to attend orientation for a company i would start looking for another job in another field since this is not for me
     
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