I am curious, how much money should I bring with me when I take off for orientation? I plan on having around $150. I had to quit my job to go to the trucking school, so money is very tight. If Michigan wasn't the way it is right now, I would get a part time job at night and wouldn't worry about it, but thats just not happening right now. So, when I graduate and jump on a bus for wherever I go, does $150 sound ok or am I dooming myself? Should I be selling all my ####?
I went with about $50...but Maverick gives you some pay during orientation also. Its been too long to remember how much I took to orientation with Schneider.
I think 150 would be more than enough. I would try to use as less possible so in that way you probably won't need to take an advance right off the bat. hope this helps and good luck.
I'd make sure you have enough for a bus ticket home, just in case. Not saying you're gonna need it, but I've been reading some scary stories on the different threads here.
What about after orientation? You won't see a paycheck for at least 3 weeks, so is $150 going to last you that long? Some companies give you advances, but none will let you get ahead of them. Muster up about 6-$700 to be safe. It's a lousy feeling to be 1500 miles from home with $1.45 in your pocket.
I think I would take as much as possible with you just in case something comes up that you were not expecting.
It really depends on how long you'll be there, if they provide any meals or not. What you may wish to do is figure up how many days, then 3 meals a day then multiple that by aprx $5. So 10 days with 3 meals a day at $5 a meal will be $150. But that doesn't include a snickers bar or a mid morning pepsi. Nor does it include any thing you might have to purchase that you'll need. Hope this helps. PS: For a man $5 a meal is not much food in my opinion.
Don't sell all your stuff, my bf did that 5 years ago and ended up regretting it. Bring as much cash as you can & a credit card if you have one.
