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Should I quit my job before or after going to orientation?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by stylez80Nine, Dec 15, 2018.

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  1. Dec 15, 2018 #1
    stylez80Nine

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    so I’m do to prime orientation on Jan 7 of 19 I’m very excited I have a couple of concerns I have a job that is very good and it pays decent but I believe I can make more trucking anyways I don’t want to quit my job till after orientation when I know my health is beneficial and fine I did a DOT and they gave it to me for 2 years but I don’t want to quit till I’m sure can I just take vacation go to prime and after I know it’s 100% a go I can call me my job and say I’m not coming back please give me some advice as what should I do. Thanks I’m advance.
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2018 #2
    Accidental Trucker

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    Don't quit your day job until you have a starting date on the new job.
     
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  4. Dec 15, 2018 #3
    DYLAN_131

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    Get behind the wheel.
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2018 #4
    stylez80Nine

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    My thing is I’m going to get my CDL with the program they offer I don’t have my Cdl yet
     
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  7. Dec 15, 2018 #5
    Just passing by

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    Better not burn any bridges.
    What if trucking doesn't pan out the way you wanted? What if your present job turns out to be "the one" and you want it back?
     
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  8. Dec 15, 2018 #6
    stylez80Nine

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    Welp I want to leave this job but it’s something secured I just don’t know why prime wants me to quit my job right away I’ve just herd people saying they get sent home from orientation and like I said my job it’s not bad but I’m not happy and the money it’s not that great but u make sense lol
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2018 #7
    BigDog Trucker

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    Do you have issues with your health that can be a problem in trucking? If you take vacation until you complete the cdl program at prime, what are you going to do at your old job? Give em no notice?
     
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  10. Dec 15, 2018 #8
    x1Heavy

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    Edited.

    Nothing is going to stand properly.

    You risk running out of money in trucking. If you have no savings you cannot continue.
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2018 #9
    stylez80Nine

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    No problem with my health I already took a DOT and they gave me clearance for 2 years but I’m above my normal weight so ima lil concern with that’s and yes if u pass the orientation no problem I’m giving my job notice that I’m not coming back
     
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  12. Dec 15, 2018 #10
    Chinatown

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    Take vacation to start when Prime orientation starts. You'll know within a couple of days if you're ok medically at Prime. This way, if Prime finds something wrong, you can finish your vacation and report back to your current employment and no one will be the wiser.
     
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