Would you hire this individual?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RookieJ1987, Jul 17, 2014.

  1. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    I'm curious...not picking...but trying to visualize making an illegal left into that J. Did you turn left from the left travel lane?

    Just wondering.....good luck in your search, and do indeed keep your chin up!
     
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  3. RookieJ1987

    RookieJ1987 Medium Load Member

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    Yea I accidently made that first left onto the car entrance instead of going further down to the trucks entrance. I was behind another truck and followed up behind him, and boom both of us got hammered by the county cop. And thanks, the only thing I can do for right now is not to give up.
     
  4. HardlyWorkingNeverHome

    HardlyWorkingNeverHome Heavy Load Member

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    I wouldn't hire you. If you can't tell the difference from a car entrance and a truck entrance I wouldn't want you working for me. Please be sure to tell whomever is interviewing you about that incident. Most people will have first hand experience with that truck stop and ask you how you could make such a bonehead move.

    And if you weren't tail gating you would have seen the signs by the way. So that is a double no now :)

    On second though, I guess you are allowed to make a mistake. One year and that's all you did is fine. You can move to a mid level carrier. Stay there for 5 years and get a top paying job next. Or you could job hop like 95% of the drivers here already looking for the greener grass. I've got a friend that has been through 5 jobs in 2 years looking for the next best thing. I've been at Barr Nunn 6+ years and may consider going to Walmart next.
     
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  5. RookieJ1987

    RookieJ1987 Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for your honesty. I accept it. It was bonehead move. I was in a desperate situation to take a dump u know. But, I can't stay in a company where I can't even afford to pay my bills on time.
     
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