Need some advice

[njchopper87]

I start a new job next Monday. I've been taking my dad's truck to the interviews, so they don't know I have a motorcycle as my only means of transportation. I have orientation this coming Friday which my dad is also letting me borrow his truck for. Do I tell them on Friday, or do I just show up on the bike the following Monday? I feel silly asking this, but I'd rather ask others opinions before making a move.

[Trip]

Don't tell them. They don't need to know that. Let them ask if they have the concern.

[Rangerscott]

Agreed with Trip.

Is this just a job or a career job?

[Homeslice]

Depends on what the job is.

[Captain Morgan]

Why would it matter? Does the job require travel, with lugging around a bunch of tools and stuff?

[Gas Man]

Agreed with the boys...

And is it a job or a career?

Also consider while it may be abnormal in SC, in many states like cali and florida this would be somewhat more normal.

[Cutty72]

I'm wondering why it matters? Hell, as long as you get there on time I don't give a shit if you drive a damn power wheels.

[defector]

If the job doesn't require a truck, why would it matter? Of course this is assuming you still ride in bad weather.

[askmrjesus]

I'm wondering why it matters? Hell, as long as you get there on time I don't give a shit if you drive a damn power wheels.

There's your answer.

Never ask "permission", for things you shouldn't have to ask permission for.

JC

[Homeslice]

It matters if it's a client-facing job, like a salesperson

['73 H1 Triple]

Don't tell them. They don't need to know that. Let them ask if they have the concern.

Why would it matter? Does the job require travel, with lugging around a bunch of tools and stuff?

If the job doesn't require a truck, why would it matter? Of course this is assuming you still ride in bad weather.

There's your answer.

Never ask "permission", for things you shouldn't have to ask permission for.

JC

:iagree: Unless your job description requires you to deliver items with your personal vehicle, it doesn't concern them.

Since the motorcycle is your only means of transportation, you have no excuse for not going to work in bad weather.

[Cutty72]

It matters if it's a client-facing job, like a salesperson

Only time is it was traveling sales where you were going to the client. Even then, it would be profiling, and that shit is illegal.

[Homeslice]

I don't think it's illegal for an employer to require you to own a car.

[Cutty72]

I don't think it's illegal for an employer to require you to own a car.

I'm sure you could claim discrimination or something, unless it was stated expressly in the job posting/description that a dependable automobile was required.

[Rangerscott]

Ya'll mean a client wouldn't want to ride bitch?

[askmrjesus]

I'm sure you could claim discrimination or something, unless it was stated expressly in the job posting/description that a dependable automobile was required.

Maybe if you were a gay Baptist tranny.

Otherwise, not so much.

JC

[njchopper87]

Thanks for the replies. I'll just keep my mouth shut like originally planned. I'll be working for a bank as an IT assistant. The only travel I'll be required to do is "rarely" go to the other branches for repairs and upgrades.

As far as the weather is concerned I plan to invest in rain gear, but my dad also offered to let me borrow his truck when it's going to be particularly bad out.

[EpyonXero]

Thanks for the replies. I'll just keep my mouth shut like originally planned. I'll be working for a bank as an IT assistant. The only travel I'll be required to do is "rarely" go to the other branches for repairs and upgrades.

As far as the weather is concerned I plan to invest in rain gear, but my dad also offered to let me borrow his truck when it's going to be particularly bad out.

I really dont see how what you drive has any bearing on getting this job. I wouldnt worry about it and I wouldnt bring it up.

[Homeslice]

If duing the interview they asked, do you have reliable transportation, and you just said "yes" without elaborating, there are some people who might hold that against you because they don't consider motorcycles reliable transportation. They might think to themselves, "That dude withheld information because he was afraid he wouldn't get the job" and they might consider that dishonest. But that's only if they are anal-rententive. For that kind of job I don't think they have any business giving you beef about it.

[OneSickPsycho]

If duing the interview they asked, do you have reliable transportation, and you just said "yes" without elaborating, there are some people who might hold that against you because they don't consider motorcycles reliable transportation. They might think to themselves, "That dude withheld information because he was afraid he wouldn't get the job" and they might consider that dishonest. But that's only if they are anal-rententive. For that kind of job I don't think they have any business giving you beef about it.

In my experience, if anyone even cares, they'll just think it's cool or kooky (especially that first rainy day)... I doubt anyone even gives a fuck.

[azoomm]

In my experience, if anyone even cares, they'll just think it's cool or kooky (especially that first rainy day)... I doubt anyone even gives a fuck.
This.

I'd ride the bike. Transportation only becomes a big deal if you make it a big deal.

[Captain Morgan]

In my experience, if anyone even cares, they'll just think it's cool or kooky (especially that first rainy day)... I doubt anyone even gives a fuck.

I was in Utah and there was a guy who always rode his Harley to work. He put a sidecar on it in the winter and rode it in the snow.

[Papa_Complex]

If it doesn't effect the job, then they don't need to know. If you need to drive for the job, or if it could cause a problem with their health plan, then that might be a different story.

When I interviewed for my current job, I had a broken collarbone. I made up a figure eight brace, out of a nylon strap, that I could hide under my suit jacket. My job wasn't to lift and carry; it was to provide technical support. My physical condition had nothing to do with my ability to do so, but the appearance of injury might have prejudiced the interviewers against my getting the job in the first place.