Lack of work history

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jayyy, Apr 27, 2012.

  1. Jayyy

    Jayyy Bobtail Member

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    I am 24. I have not worked in 4 years. Most of that time I've either been in school, or to be honest, doing nothing.

    My driving and criminal records are clean.

    Will anybody hire me? Or am I better off just saving the last of my inheretence on something other than trucking school?
     
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  3. Newtrucker83

    Newtrucker83 Medium Load Member

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    Being in school counts as work history!
     
  4. Gizmo_Man

    Gizmo_Man Road Train Member

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    you can always share your inheritance with me. I take all forms of money, except, Canadian.

    That being said, you can have someone type up a letter stating your background. This should be someone like a family lawyer or clergy.

    Have the letter notarized.

    With trucking companies, and some other employers, they want to know your "whereabouts" for at least 10 years.

    Actually, in trucking, 10 years is what is required. So avoid any hassles, and get the letter.
     
  5. -MadMax-

    -MadMax- Light Load Member

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    Actually... DHS (Dept. Homeland Security) wants to know your "whereabouts" for the past 10 years.

    Welcome to the New World Order.

    just sayin
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    If trk driving is what you wanna do then I say go for it.Four yrs is along time to be out of work but hey if I could afford not working you bet your sweet ### I would.Anyway before starting school I would call some trucking companies and ask them if they'd hire you being unemployed for 4 yrs.I think they would.They just want all the gaps filled out during that 4 yrs.You was in school so part of the 4 yr gap is that.
     
  7. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    No time to start like the present. Get a job, any job. Dont matter if its flipping burgers, you gotta start somewhere.
     
  8. razzle dazzle

    razzle dazzle Bobtail Member

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  9. SESteve83

    SESteve83 Light Load Member

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    I was out of work for 4 years and I got plenty of offers still. A couple of companies that seem really good didn't want me with that big of a gap but I can see where they are coming from.
     
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