Thanks. The pay is over $2 more an hour than what I am making now so I am happy about that. I drive all day everyday for my current time job so that doesn't bother me either. I don't mind working OT I just really hate being on call. You can't sleep ever. You just keep imagining the phone ringing.
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Purplepackage
Well-Known Member
Well you dont have to worry about being on call, the only time ive ever been called is when they are desperate on saturdays and that is easy OT.
Also you should budget what you will make off of 35 hour weeks(just in case, january and February can be then on hours)
Purplepackage
Well-Known Member
That should really be your answer right there. If you can possibly get paid a 35 hour minimum when you only work say 30 hours and still bring in the same its probably worth it
Oldfart
Well-Known Member
Spot on.
Thank you.
No I haven't heard anything yet I saw her typing the letter when I was there my application status still says being reviewed I'm guessing they are waiting for my background check. Either way I am getting really anxious I would definitely like to know if I can put my notice in at my current employer
Thank you for checking up and asking if you have any pointers on how to find out I would love to hear them
Schweddy
Balls
Honestly, it is a slow process with FedEx. I mean... s.l.o.w. So if/when you check in, you can call if you know the number or visit the front desk (and wait patiently if customers are present) and ask for the manager. I would play it like a teamwork kind of thing, any update -slash- you want to put in your notice so that they can utilize you sooner. But if they know to call you when they find out so you can put in your notice... that's the goal and I wouldn't stress it or be to anxious. Have you done a drug test yet? And are you DOT/non-DOT? Cuz DOT should require a physical.
I haven't done a drug test yet. The position said Non DOT. So I guess that means I don't need to do a physical from what you said I go into this shipping center all of the time in fact one of the ladies nose may not personally but from going in there I ship a lot of things out from there. I called the boat d ship center and my recruiter and haven't heard back from them yet I know their interviews were running late a couple of days ago so I don't know if that makes things back up or anything if I don't hear anything tomorrow I'll probably call them again thank you for the advice
Schweddy
Balls
Yeah, so if you are offered the position, you'll probably sign the offer letter (pay is not negotiable, iirc) and likely be asked to go directly to do a drug test. It could be a week or two before that (or more?) ...then another length of time for the drug test. But just continue to coordinate and cooperate and be patient. And you will have a pretty tough job. You might start looking at maps with intense detail and learning names. It will come in handy. Learn them in groups or however you retain info. Keep us posted.
Awesome, thank you so much for the advise. I am excited to get started. I love driving and working independently. I'm hoping, if I am offered the job, to start next month.
BootsOnTarmac
Well-Known Member
My experience at Express was within 24 hours of the interview I had to have the drug test or it would be 6 months before I could apply again. I guess things have changed and the background check comes first, then the drug test. Regardless, good luck too you. You seem to have a good attitude and a willing to work. If you get the job, look towards RTD when your eligible to bid.
They told me I would find out before my recruiter left on Tuesday. I called them on Tuesday afternoon and was told they were still in interviews. I'm trying to still stay positive in the whole process, but haven't heard anything.
Route 66
Slapped Upside-da-Head Member
Say again?
Haha, voice to text works great on my phone. I go into the ship Center all of the time and know one of the customer service workers. I guess I should try calling again.Say again?
Fred's Myth
Nonhyphenated American
No such thing as non-DOT swing. Swing requires class A CDL with Haz endorsement.....at your expense.
For express? The only requirement to even get an interview was high school diploma and a regular license
