Bank says no - could lose new job

Herzlos

Is there somewhere on site you can wait between shifts? It's obviously staffed 24/7, so should have a 24/7 break room.

Whilst not ideal, if you can get the last bus/train there for midnight, and wait until 6am for the first bus/train, you'll be able to travel much cheaper.

It would involve a few hours waiting about, but you can probably just nap or read or whatever. Then after payday you can look at getting a cheap car, and work up from there.

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Lungboy wrote: »

Jumping on a moped if you've never ridden before with zero training is a recipe for disaster.

That's how I started, and on a (21 bhp) 125 at that.

James_B. wrote: »

I'd really, really not recommend it without a CBT, though, or at least a couple of lessons from a professional instructor.

Bear in mind, the OP isn't a total novice on the roads.

They've held a full car licence, for at least 13 years.

gwin

I'm blown away with the response and the advice. Did not expect this.
I intend seeing how the family can help first off. I had no idea you could ask the job centre for a loan. Another avenue I can explore.
Everyone has been so helpful. Really appreciate it.

custardy

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

It's a thirty mile round trip which will have to be made in all weathers and in the early hours both before and after a shift. Depends how fit the OP is.
I think a moped is the most reasonable suggestion. All will involve some cost, though.

Hmm, if only I was speaking from experience......

lexington013

Can't add any extra advice to what everyone else has already said, but wanted to say well done in getting a job and best of luck.:)

cavework

Lungboy wrote: »

Jumping on a moped if you've never ridden before with zero training is a recipe for disaster.

A 50 -125 cc moped ridden by an experienced car driver is not exactly the same scenario as the isle of Mann TT.


Although with the winter coming I would be inclined to get any transport avaliable , go to work and find out if anyone else on your shift lives near by and can help with shared lifts for a few months until you can afford a car of your own
PS
I jumped on a moped aged 16 in 1976 with no training and survived ..

Peter333

gwin wrote: »

Sorry, guys, should've explained, it's shifts that can go from 4am start to 2 am the following morning. Depot is around 15 miles away.

a 22 hour shift?! :eek: Maybe I am misunderstanding.

Have to say, expecting someone to cycle a 30 mile round trip for their job is rather absurd. I would wager that anyone who says that would NOT do that themselves. Especially in the dark!

Maybe a moped though?

Or maybe you could ask a local taxi firm if they could do a special offer for you for the 3 months til you can get a loan.

Not being horrible, but I think it was somewhat foolhardy to apply for a job so far away from home, and hard to get to by public transport (because of the awkward hours.) I would imagine anyone and everyone with no car, would try to find a job that is accessible by public transport, or that is closeby, so you can get there on foot or by bike.

Short of getting a lift, or getting a taxi to give you a special rate for 3 months, I don't know what to suggest. It doesn't surprise me that the bank said no to the loan though.

YorkshireBoy

cavework wrote: »

I jumped on a moped aged 16 in 1976 with no training and survived ..

So did I, and I still have the scars to remember it by...right kneecap and left buttock (not sustained in the same incident!).


You do, however, heal quickly at 16...but not so quickly at 53!

cavework

Peter333 wrote: »

a 22 hour shift?! :eek: Maybe I am misunderstanding.

Have to say, expecting someone to cycle a 30 mile round trip for their job is rather absurd. I would wager that anyone who says that would NOT do that themselves. Especially in the dark!

Maybe a moped though?

Or maybe you could ask a local taxi firm if they could do a special offer for you for the 3 months til you can get a loan.

Not being horrible, but I think it was somewhat foolhardy to apply for a job so far away from home, and hard to get to by public transport (because of the awkward hours.) I would imagine anyone and everyone with no car, would try to find a job that is accessible by public transport, or that is closeby, so you can get there on foot or by bike.

Short of getting a lift, or getting a taxi to give you a special rate for 3 months, I don't know what to suggest. It doesn't surprise me that the bank said no to the loan though.

I don't agree.. I really admire the OP for going out and getting a job.
15 miles each way is pretty much the norm around where I live ..I worked shifts and had about the the same travelling distance on rotating shifts
Once OP starts work , I bet there are others on the same shift pattern who live close to him who would be happy to share a lift for a small contribution towards the cost

custardy

Peter333 wrote: »

a 22 hour shift?! :eek: Maybe I am misunderstanding.

Have to say, expecting someone to cycle a 30 mile round trip for their job is rather absurd. I would wager that anyone who says that would NOT do that themselves. Especially in the dark!

You would wager wrong.