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drgonzo
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Hello all,
This is my first post here.
I worked for Roadway briefly a few years ago. I was a casual dockman for about a month.
I was 19 at the time and I didn't really like the hours (11pm-7:30am.) I had a minor accident one day on the way home from work due to sleep deprivation. I wound up hitting the rear of a New Penn trailer. In addition to that, I didn't have any bills to pay and I figured I didn't need the job bad enough to work overnights.
In the three years since then, things have changed quite a bit. I'm currently working for a supermarket chain and not making a whole lot of money. I'm spending over 75% of my monthly earnings on bills. I'm 22 now and I realize the value of a good union job. $16 an hour with the chance of making $22-23 in a few years plus all the benefits of a union contract is nothing to sneeze at.
I'm wondering what the odds are of me getting rehired at the big R. In my teenage carelessness, I failed to give the company 2 weeks notice prior to my resignation. I think I was a pretty good worker though. And since then I've upgraded my skills to include various forklift certifications, several years in warehousing, and some supervisory experience.
I live in NJ now and I'm looking to get back on with a terminal nearby. What are my chances? Your input is very much appreciated.
This is my first post here.
I worked for Roadway briefly a few years ago. I was a casual dockman for about a month.
I was 19 at the time and I didn't really like the hours (11pm-7:30am.) I had a minor accident one day on the way home from work due to sleep deprivation. I wound up hitting the rear of a New Penn trailer. In addition to that, I didn't have any bills to pay and I figured I didn't need the job bad enough to work overnights.
In the three years since then, things have changed quite a bit. I'm currently working for a supermarket chain and not making a whole lot of money. I'm spending over 75% of my monthly earnings on bills. I'm 22 now and I realize the value of a good union job. $16 an hour with the chance of making $22-23 in a few years plus all the benefits of a union contract is nothing to sneeze at.
I'm wondering what the odds are of me getting rehired at the big R. In my teenage carelessness, I failed to give the company 2 weeks notice prior to my resignation. I think I was a pretty good worker though. And since then I've upgraded my skills to include various forklift certifications, several years in warehousing, and some supervisory experience.
I live in NJ now and I'm looking to get back on with a terminal nearby. What are my chances? Your input is very much appreciated.