No problem. Originally I wanted to go through the community college, but when I approached my friend about teaming with me and she agreed, she did not have the money to pay for training herself. So we decided to go to SWIFT. I don't have any particular problem with staying the year, if necessary, besides the fact that I can't bring my dog. But the way I see it, what I actually agreed to was a year IF I didn't want to pay off the loan. At the point I can afford the $4400 (or whatever is left of the loan), I can also fully follow through with my obligation by just repaying the loan, and go somewhere else. I would only jump ship if it makes financial sense. Meaning the new company would have to pay enough to beat what I'd make with Swift PLUS the cost of paying off the loan.
Options now that school complete/CDL acquired.
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Thank you, that's some great info.
But to be a little bit nitpicky, yes the school gave us that same line about "If you jump ship, we'll deny knowing you." But that doesn't really hold water considering I have their certificate of completion in my possession, and once I'm employed by them I'd be able to show income. It seems like just a scare tactic. I don't see other companies being so easily fooled, especially if they already know this is something Swift does. That being said, I completely understand why Swift would do this... it just doesn't really scare me or make any sense to me considering it's so easily disproved.
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I agree. I'm not unhappy that I chose Swift at all so far, I'm just trying to make sure I make the best decisions for me and mine. If that is Swift, then wonderful. I do hear that we will get plenty of miles as team drivers with Swift, so there's a lot to be said for that.
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Teams usually get priority while singles will sit, parked at the gate waiting...and watching the teams roll in and out. Good luck
I as well like the naughty teacher spectacles
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I totally agree with CJ. Totally. And like Jazz said, teams definitely WILL get priority. You'll regret if you jump ship for "greener" pastures early on in the game, I've seen it happen to a few good friends, who are now jobless.
Swift is quite forgiving, as well, to the mistakes that newbies often make early on. The first 6 months OTR with your co'driver will just be a continuum of the learning experience, if not even the first whole year. Trust me on this.
I may get bashed (again) but I've said it before.... you've chosen a great starter company... stay there, for a year, or even two.
Best wishes, ladies~!
ps: you look like my daughter.... redhead; same glasses . . . . *hands off, GUYS!*
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