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Old 07-18-2012, 07:35 PM
 
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I have a job that I could get in Columbia, SC, but I'm in Florence, SC. It's about an hour and 30 minutes away from me. The problem is I don't have a car and my funds aren't looking too good, but I need a job ASAP and this career counselor told me I pretty much have the job. I asked my dad to take me, but he absolutely refuses which I almost had to give up on the job completely.

I thought about just taking a risk a just buying a car to drive myself, but don't you have to have proof of employment before you buy a car? I never owned a car before, but I'm desperate and I need a job ASAP.

No rude replies, please. I would appreciate the help.
You could always take a bus....
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Old 07-18-2012, 07:43 PM
 
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How exactly do you know you are going to get this job?
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Old 07-18-2012, 07:56 PM
 
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How exactly do you know you are going to get this job?
Like I said this career counselor has connections and I already let him know that if I'm making the trip then I have to make sure it's 100% before I do so.
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:57 PM
 
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Like I said this career counselor has connections and I already let him know that if I'm making the trip then I have to make sure it's 100% before I do so.
There's no way of knowing it'll be 100%, which is why they give interviews in the first place. Your career counselor may have connections, but this employer has never met you. If he/she doesn't like how you came across in the interview, you won't be getting the job. But hopefully it goes smoothly for you.
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Old 07-18-2012, 11:58 PM
 
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You could always take a bus....
Greyhound Bus fares are $46 per round trip between Florence, SC and Columbia, SC.

Travel time - up to 3 hours each way door to door.

Any other ideas?
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Old 07-19-2012, 12:01 AM
 
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Like I said this career counselor has connections and I already let him know that if I'm making the trip then I have to make sure it's 100% before I do so.

Nothing wrong with planning and covering your bases in case you get the offer! Best of luck!
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Old 07-19-2012, 12:50 AM
 
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There's no way of knowing it'll be 100%, which is why they give interviews in the first place. Your career counselor may have connections, but this employer has never met you. If he/she doesn't like how you came across in the interview, you won't be getting the job. But hopefully it goes smoothly for you.
I understand all that, but it's further than what I'm getting here. Nothing is 100% in life...I already know, but I have a good chance of getting it.
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Old 07-19-2012, 12:51 AM
 
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Greyhound Bus fares are $46 per round trip between Florence, SC and Columbia, SC.

Travel time - up to 3 hours each way door to door.

Any other ideas?
None of those times work either. I've rode the bus before it was a horrible experience.
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Old 07-19-2012, 12:53 AM
 
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Nothing wrong with planning and covering your bases in case you get the offer! Best of luck!
Thanks , I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't have his connections and a good shot of getting it. It's better than this sales scheme mess I'm doing now.
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Old 07-19-2012, 09:20 AM
 
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Public transport, rent close to work, and maybe dad will let you borrow some $$ to help the move.

Florence, SC is a crap town for jobs and it is best to get out.
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