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Should I even bother trying?

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  1. Jul 21, 2009 #11
    bloodswept

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    Howdy,
    I have been hired on by other companies since the abandonment, although it is more of a problem now then it was a few years ago.
    I do appreciate your honesty about it though.

    Carl
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2009 #12
    REDD

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    The reason why it is more of a problem now is because the industry is flooded with out of work driver's. The companies are now able to pick & choose who they want to hire. A few years ago they didn't have that option... They just needed a butt to put in that seat...
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2009 #13
    bloodswept

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    I noticed that myself, at least I am still getting nibbles, even if they don't always work out.

    Carl
     
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    leannamarie

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    Smaller O/O don't pay as much, if any, attention to DAC, just your MVR. Some of them can understand that a big training company would screw with you just to mess up your DAC. 4 solid years at that one company will speak volumes, unfortunately, so will your multiple terminations.
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2009 #15
    bloodswept

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    That's why I posted here, is the solid 4 with the one company going to be enough to counteract the terminations? Time will tell it seems.

    Carl
     
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    leannamarie

    leannamarie "California Girl"

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    I am sure you will hear plenty of doom and gloom from other posters, but if I were you and I wanted to continue driving, I'd focus on those 4 solid years with that one company and sell myself to whomever was willing to listen to me. It might take a lot of knocking on doors and not just submitting internet resumes, but something will open up for you if you are at the right place at the right time.
     
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    bloodswept

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    <adds more shoe goop to his shoes> I've been doing the walk in routine as well as the internet app routine both. So far I've had better luck with the internet.

    thanks again for the replys though. <grins>
    Carl
     
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    REDD

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    I just sent you a private message.... Not sure if you got it or if you have those privileges yet...
     
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    bloodswept Thanks this.
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    bloodswept

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    I got the message but can't reply back yet. although it may only be a couple hours til I can at this rate. <grins>

    Thank you very much for the information, and help.

    Carl
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2009 #20
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    Redd I got your pvt. msg. but I can't reply yet, check with me tomorrow
     
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