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31 Jul 2022, 5:19 pm

I have a lot going on... And I realized I haven't posted here in a LONG time...

One is a family emergency I don't wanna discuss, but...

I got a job interview for a permanent but seasonal part time job I want 45 miles from where I live at a nature center.... In two weeks... And they wanna see me in person. I put on resume willing to relocate.

Issues: No public transportation to or from that metro area. Interview on a strange day (Wednesday) having a hard time finding a person that can take me even if I gave gas money. A Taxi round trip $200... Employer unwilling to do Zoom.


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31 Jul 2022, 6:20 pm

How far away is it from where you live? Is it near a town with a train station or a bus depot? Can you take a train or bus part way and Uber/taxi the rest of the way? I know Greyhound goes to quite a bit of smallish towns.



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01 Aug 2022, 6:21 am

Purpopcorn wrote:
How far away is it from where you live? Is it near a town with a train station or a bus depot? Can you take a train or bus part way and Uber/taxi the rest of the way? I know Greyhound goes to quite a bit of smallish towns.


Greyhound not in my town!! ! But I can check for near y towns good idea


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01 Aug 2022, 6:33 am

The nearest Greyhound station is in the city I'm trying to get to :?


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01 Aug 2022, 8:31 am

The public transportation in the US, outside major metropolitan areas, sucks big time!

There's not even a local bus or shuttle in your town?

Have you looked into carpooling?

I understand all this might not be viable---just sort of a stab in the dark.

I really wish you could get some sort of used car.



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02 Aug 2022, 5:43 pm

Angnix wrote:
The nearest Greyhound station is in the city I'm trying to get to :?

How close are you to the nearest station? Can you take a taxi or get a ride.

There is also a public transportation option on Google maps. It's not 100% accurate but will give you some ideas on how to get where you need to go.



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02 Aug 2022, 9:24 pm

Rent a car

Ride a bike

Zipcar

Hitchhiking



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08 Aug 2022, 5:59 am

Forget hitchhiking. Not safe.

Uber is not practical for an ongoing job.

OP doesn’t live in a city.



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08 Aug 2022, 4:47 pm

I wrote an email explaining my issues... But they're giving me more time?!?!?!?!

I decided to reach out to more people.


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08 Aug 2022, 6:22 pm

They might really like you!

I wish you could get a carpool or something.

How much of a walk is the nearest bus? If it's a couple of miles, I might do it.



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08 Aug 2022, 6:26 pm

kraftiekortie wrote:
Forget hitchhiking. Not safe.

Uber is not practical for an ongoing job.

OP doesn’t live in a city.


not everyday, no. but if its needed to get an interview it might well be worth it.



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08 Aug 2022, 6:28 pm

She would have to make this trip every day, should she get the job.

Hitchhiking was great maybe 50 or more years ago----but, nowadays, I doubt she would even be picked up.



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09 Aug 2022, 12:10 am

Actually if I got the job, it's part time and I'd relocate closer anyway since it's seasonal/part time/permanent...

To get to the interview, somebody suggested since I have a license rent a car...

Theres car sharing or from a company, car sharing is cheaper and in my town. I selling an expensive item I don't use anymore to pay for it...


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09 Aug 2022, 6:45 am

Car-sharing sounds like a good idea.

What sort of lease are you on? If it’s month to month, you could relocate easily. If longer, it might not be so easy—you probably would have to get a replacement for you; otherwise, you’re liable till the end of your lease.



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09 Aug 2022, 6:52 am

In your situation, it might be better to get a cheap used car.

But car-sharing might be good, too.

People don’t realize the logistical problems which present when there’s no public transportation.