Posted: 9 years ago
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Racy Work History - Please Help
I have no problem putting down an entertainer but won't the trucking companies call my employer? I would think they would wonder what type of work it is once they called to verify my employment through my manager.
Posted: 9 years ago
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Thanks guys for all of your great responses. Jopa, that was very funny. No, I do NOT intend to drive with my top off, no matter how bored I get. Lol
My basic concern with putting this job down on my application is that I was afraid I would be denied a job because of it. I guess if I was really concerned about what people think, I wouldn't be going into trucking. I honestly don't know anyone who has been supportive of this career choice, unfortunately.
The companies that I plan to apply for are; May Trucking Company, Schneider, and Shaffer Trucking. I know it's recommended that I apply to the bigger companies when I first start out, but Shaffer and May seem to have good reviews and great pay for newbies. It seems that May has also hires from the school I plan to go to. Schneider would be my first choice because it appears they have so many options once you get in good with the company after 6 months. However, the starting pay is very, very low. Sorry to be so picky during my first year but... $0.28 per mile seems to be pushing it! I am open to more feedback about this and, like I mentioned above, Schneider is not my first option but is on my list. I will look into Prime as well. Other than trying to get hired, my other concern is having as little stress as a new driver as possible. I know that my first year will be hard and I am already prepared for that but I want to cut down on my stressful experiences as much as possible if I can by choosing the best company.
About my job description, I have decided to put "Entertainer/Independent Contractor" and the name of the company on the application. The duties will be; excellent customer service, entertain guests at a night club, stage performer. I don't think my manager will write a detailed letter about my job description, but I did get an employment letter from him about a year ago. Hopefully I can use that or my tax returns if I need some other sort of employment proof.
My only question with that is, when would I submit those documents? At the time I submit the application? I thought those applications were online but I could be wrong. Of course I could always scan those documents and submit them as an attachment.
Well, thanks again guys! I am always open to even more advice about this topic so please feel free to chime in. I will provide an update in a few months once I finish school and start applying. I will be going to school in mid-June or July.
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Subject: I HAVE SOMETHING I DON'T WANT TO PUT ON MY RESUME BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET AROUND IT. I hope I will be safe by putting this post here. The women's forum seems to be slower than the men's in addition to having less seasoned drivers. Respectful responses only please. Thank you for your help.
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I have wanted to be a truck driver for as long as I can remember (more than 20 years) but never went to truck school because I haven't met ANYONE who has been supportive of me going into this industry, and I do mean NO ONE! I come from a family that believes a bachelor + master degree is the only way to go in life and they all have pretty high incomes. Therefore, there has always been a lot of pressure on me to make a lot of money in whichever career I chose.
Well, to make the long story short, I never found my calling in life (aside from a driving job) so I chose a profession that is very well paid but much less respected than trucking... a dancer at a gentleman's club.
While I have never worked below the belt (if you get what I mean ), and I don't have any desire to ever do so, I have been dancing without my top on for almost 2 years while getting paid very well for doing so. However, after having a great time at this job for 2 years, I am now ready to move on and don't want to be in this line of work anymore, as is the case with most racy jobs.
I only took a job like this because there has been so much pressure on me to make a lot of money in my family ( who don't know what I do, btw). I know that it was morally wrong of me for taking up a job like this and I hope that no one here is judging me since none of us are perfect. Aside from right or wrong though, I would like to enter the field that I have always dreamed of but, obviously, working as a stripper is not going to look good on a resume.
So, without being too terribly judgmental, is there anyone who can give me some advice as to how I might get hired after having worked at a place like this? The way I see it is that I have three options:
1) Put it on my resume as "Independent Contractor" and the name of the club. 2) Put self-employed and include a reference. 3) Lie by putting "****tail Waitress" and the name of the club (assuming my manager will back me up. I'd have to ask).
All of my work history prior to that was pretty consistent in retail stores such as Nordstrom, Macy's, etc. My other qualifications are pretty good as well. I have a clean driving record, can pass a drug test, and have no criminal history. So, aside from my recent job title, I am a pretty good candidate. I also know that some jobs don't even call your recent employers but I'm guessing that trucking companies are more particular about employment histories.
Anyway, any feedback about this would be great! I am very eager to start a trucking career so I hope I will be employable. Can anyone who is familiar with the hiring process fill me in?
Posted: 9 years ago
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Racy Work History - Please Help
Subject: I HAVE SOMETHING I DON'T WANT TO PUT ON MY RESUME BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET AROUND IT. I hope I will be safe by putting this post here. The women's forum seems to be slower than the men's in addition to having less seasoned drivers. Respectful responses only please. Thank you for your help.
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I have wanted to be a truck driver for as long as I can remember (more than 20 years) but never went to truck school because I haven't met ANYONE who has been supportive of me going into this industry, and I do mean NO ONE! I come from a family that believes a bachelor + master degree is the only way to go in life and they all have pretty high incomes. Therefore, there has always been a lot of pressure on me to make a lot of money in whichever career I chose.
Well, to make the long story short, I never found my calling in life (aside from a driving job) so I chose a profession that is very well paid but much less respected than trucking... a dancer at a gentleman's club.
While I have never worked below the belt (if you get what I mean ), and I don't have any desire to ever do so, I have been dancing without my top on for almost 2 years while getting paid very well for doing so. However, after having a great time at this job for 2 years, I am now ready to move on and don't want to be in this line of work anymore, as is the case with most racy jobs.
I only took a job like this because there has been so much pressure on me to make a lot of money in my family ( who don't know what I do, btw). I know that it was morally wrong of me for taking up a job like this and I hope that no one here is judging me since none of us are perfect. Aside from right or wrong though, I would like to enter the field that I have always dreamed of but, obviously, working as a stripper is not going to look good on a resume.
So, without being too terribly judgmental, is there anyone who can give me some advice as to how I might get hired after having worked at a place like this? The way I see it is that I have three options:
1) Put it on my resume as "Independent Contractor" and the name of the club. 2) Put self-employed and include a reference. 3) Lie by putting "****tail Waitress" and the name of the club (assuming my manager will back me up. I'd have to ask).
All of my work history prior to that was pretty consistent in retail stores such as Nordstrom, Macy's, etc. My other qualifications are pretty good as well. I have a clean driving record, can pass a drug test, and have no criminal history. So, aside from my recent job title, I am a pretty good candidate. I also know that some jobs don't even call your recent employers but I'm guessing that trucking companies are more particular about employment histories.
Anyway, any feedback about this would be great! I am very eager to start a trucking career so I hope I will be employable. Can anyone who is familiar with the hiring process fill me in?
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Subject: I HAVE SOMETHING I DON'T WANT TO PUT ON MY RESUME BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET AROUND IT
I have wanted to be a truck driver for as long as I can remember (more than 20 years) but never went to truck school because I haven't met ANYONE who has been supportive of me going into this industry, and I do mean NO ONE! I come from a family that believes a bachelor + master degree is the only way to go in life and they all have pretty high incomes. Therefore, there has always been a lot of pressure on me to make a lot of money in whichever career I chose.
Well, to make the long story short, I never found my calling in life (aside from a driving job) so I chose a profession that is very well paid but much less respected than trucking... a dancer at a gentleman's club.
While I have never worked below the belt (if you get what I mean ), and I don't have any desire to ever do so, I have been dancing without my top on for almost 2 years while getting paid very well for doing so. However, after having a great time at this job for 2 years, I am now ready to move on and don't want to be in this line of work anymore, as is the case with most racy jobs.
I only took a job like this because there has been so much pressure on me to make a lot of money in my family ( who don't know what I do, btw). I know that it was morally wrong of me for taking up a job like this and I hope that no one here is judging me since none of us are perfect. Aside from right or wrong though, I would like to enter the field that I have always dreamed of but, obviously, working as a stripper is not going to look good on a resume.
So, without being too terribly judgmental, is there anyone who can give me some advice as to how I might get hired after having worked at a place like this? The way I see it is that I have three options:
1) Put it on my resume as "Independent Contractor" and the name of the club. 2) Put self-employed and include a reference. 3) Lie by putting "****tail Waitress" and the name of the club (assuming my manager will back me up. I'd have to ask).
All of my work history prior to that was pretty consistent in retail stores such as Nordstrom, Macy's, etc. My other qualifications are pretty good as well. I have a clean driving record, can pass a drug test, and have no criminal history. So, aside from my recent job title, I am a pretty good candidate. I also know that some jobs don't even call your recent employers but I'm guessing that trucking companies are more particular about employment histories.
Anyway, any feedback about this would be great! I am very eager to start a trucking career so I hope I will be employable. Can anyone who is familiar with the hiring process fill me in?
Posted: 9 years ago
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Racy Work History - Please Help
Okay, great! I would be all ready to start looking for prehire letters except for my living situation. I am having a hell of a time trying to rent out my apartment. My rent is $865 plus utilities and I am not sure if I could foot this bill within the first couple of months of working. Does anyone know if that amount is possible? I have put an ad online for the apartment and I have had many people contact me to tell me they are interested. One girl even told me that she wanted to put down an deposit and talk with the landlord. However, she never gave him a call about it and when I asked her about to she said she would get to it when she had the time. Pfffffft! Okay, I know she is not serious so I am not going to let her move in here now anyway, but I am now worried about affording my rent.
Does anyone know if I will make enough for food on the road and a nearly $1,000 per month rent and utility cost once I get hired? I will have a little bit saved but only for about a month or two.