South Ram Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Right I need a second opinion on this, Ive recently been taken on trial with a taxi firm (last wednesday), however they will not pay me until they're comfortable I can work on my own, I don't know if I should go and look for a different job, or be patient and wait till I get paid for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Depends on your circumstance. Can't say I'd ever be too happy with doing any work for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 sounds a dodgy outfit mate, free labour is well and good for a worthy cause but a taxi firm isn't one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 that's a pretty dodgy sounding place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Unless it's a fixed trial where they set a date for the review I would go, saying when they feel comfortable leaves it open ended and you could be working months for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Ram Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Why can't you be on your own Henri ? I don't remember ever, where two drivers have taken me to town lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 It all depends how much you need the money so only you can answer that one fully. Although seeing as you seem somewhat undecided I'm going to guess you don't have any immediate financial worries i.e bills, children to support etc. Consider how much you'd be paid once they start paying you. If you could easily find a different job for that money you may as well find a different one. Expecting you to work for an indefinite amount of time unpaid sounds dodgy anyway. You'll find companies that pay you whilst doing training so I don't think passing this one by would be much of a loss - if you can afford to stay unemployed whilst on the job hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Ram Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 31 minutes ago, I am Ram said: Why can't you be on your own Henri ? I don't remember ever, where two drivers have taken me to town lol I'm on the calls, and like I need to be 'supervised' to make sure I'm doing it correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Ram Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 11 minutes ago, Kernow said: It all depends how much you need the money so only you can answer that one fully. Although seeing as you seem somewhat undecided I'm going to guess you don't have any immediate financial worries i.e bills, children to support etc. Consider how much you'd be paid once they start paying you. If you could easily find a different job for that money you may as well find a different one. Expecting you to work for an indefinite amount of time unpaid sounds dodgy anyway. You'll find companies that pay you whilst doing training so I don't think passing this one by would be much of a loss - if you can afford to stay unemployed whilst on the job hunt. I'm 17, so I'm still living at home, so it's not like I need to money, just something to keep me occupied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, HenriDCFC said: I'm 17, so I'm still living at home, so it's not like I need to money, just something to keep me occupied What money would they be giving you once you're allowed to work alone? Could you get that elsewhere? When I was 17 I found plenty of ways to "occupy" myself. I still do to be honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I agree with Daveo I would ask them how long they expect the trial period to last for rather than leaving it totally open ended and open for abuse. I would also ask what training and support they will provide to you to get you to the required standard. If they can't reasonably answer either of these 2 questions then I would bail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 get yourself some transferable experience. Customer facing work in B&Q/Homebase etc would suit you better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Mostyn6 said: get yourself some transferable experience. Customer facing work in B&Q/Homebase etc would suit you better. Good advice. This is much better to build your CV if you can get in at one of those places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Ram Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, HenriDCFC said: I'm on the calls, and like I need to be 'supervised' to make sure I'm doing it correctly Oh right, i get you now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Ram Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Kernow said: What money would they be giving you once you're allowed to work alone? Could you get that elsewhere? When I was 17 I found plenty of ways to "occupy" myself. I still do to be honest... I'm always bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Mostyn6 said: get yourself some transferable experience. Customer facing work in B&Q/Homebase etc would suit you better. He could also become #ITK on the forum by spending so much time in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 GO. You are 17 so take a backpack and travel for a year or so. You can drive taxi for the next 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Wait until you're 18, get job in pub, drink the profits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, HenriDCFC said: I'm always bored not now PC has gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe. Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 31 minutes ago, Cisse said: GO. You are 17 so take a backpack and travel for a year or so. You can drive taxi for the next 50 years. This^ its great fun, easy as getting a job in aus/nz on a working holiday visa of you've not got enough cash to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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