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signing contract or pay employer if you resign before times up

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by augiedoggie41, May 22, 2017.

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  1. May 22, 2017 #1
    augiedoggie41

    augiedoggie41 Light Load Member

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    I went to a local school and payed for it myself to avoid signing contracts. I get a job offer from a company but they want me to sign a one year contract and if I don't fufill it I have to pay them $1000. I have no problem staying a year but if I get into a company and my check is always short or some other problem I'd like the option to leave a bad situation.
     
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  3. May 22, 2017 #2
    ZVar

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    Is there a question in there? Or just a statement stating you found a crappy company?
     
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  4. May 22, 2017 #3
    gpf87

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    Just remember you don't have to sign anything or work where you don't want to . There are hundreds of companies that take new drivers .

    I was in a similar situation when I first started , a company called "Windy Hill" had that same type of contract making you pay for diesel and training if you left before 1 year
     
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  5. May 22, 2017 #4
    Driver0000

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    Run away.

    Signing that is akin to being a slave. Why take away your free will?
     
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  7. May 23, 2017 #5
    UsualSuspect

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    The first I would do is ask them to email you a copy of what they want you to sign. If they refuse to send it, or you don't like the terms, tell them thanks, but no thanks and move on. I am not sure why folks don't ask for a copy ahead of time.
     
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  8. May 23, 2017 #6
    HL Drvr

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    I wouldn't sign any contract to drive for a company.
    I'd read it, but I'd also have them insert that you want "xxxx" number of miles per week, otherwise they owe you $1000...or whatever amount is good for you.
     
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  9. May 23, 2017 #7
    RoadRooster

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    me thinks we aren't hearing the whole story...the contract is probably tied to a sign on bonus...just a guess

    can't figure out why anybody would pay to go to work for somebody in this market
     
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  10. May 23, 2017 #8
    augiedoggie41

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    No sign on bonus
     
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  11. May 23, 2017 #9
    Alaska76

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    Screw that nonsense!
     
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  12. May 23, 2017 #10
    ExOTR

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    As entry level I can't think of any places that offer a "sign on" bonus.
     
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