Help. got fired from my 20yr job driving a frontload garbage truck

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  1. amberfeldt

    amberfeldt Light Load Member

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    run from the big box CO, go with a smaller outfit.
     
    amberfeldt, Apr 2, 2020
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    Don't get discouraged and be persistent in calling. Good luck and let us know where you land.
     
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    I've been in the garbage business for 30yrs.I'm 55 and I want a change.
     
    Ex Garbageman, Apr 2, 2020
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    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Change is easy enough in trucking.

    People who rely on non trucking jobs dream of a easy button....
     
    x1Heavy, Apr 2, 2020
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  5. Flat Earth Trucker

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    Has work on I-11 begun at the Apex yet?
     
    Flat Earth Trucker, Apr 4, 2020
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    I don't know; the news is focused on COVID-19 so hard to get info on much else.
     
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    Why fired?
     
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  8. Ex Garbageman

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    Hey all, Thank you for all the advice. I went on an interview today an accepted a job hauling powdered cement locally
     
    Ex Garbageman, Apr 6, 2020
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    Stay far far away from wild west express. It is the worst company I've ever worked for
     
    Wwe sucks, May 16, 2020
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    Crete will send with trainer
     
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