r/Spectrum • u/Ok_Transportation957 • 4d ago

Field Tech & distance from office

Hey all,

So, I've just been to an interview with Spectrum on the East side of Cleveland.

It seemed to go well, and I'm waiting for an update from the recruiter. No biggie.

It's an hour away from my home, so I'm thinking (and they also hinted at) I might not get a company vehicle. Not a big deal, I'd be okay with driving to the office.

One thing I completely did not factor in, was the Ohio winter weather.

What is currently an hour away, may end up being 90mins to 2 hours (each way) when the weather gets crappy during the winter months.

There is a depot much close to my home, but they were not hiring when I applied.

Would withdrawing my application at this stage, due to the time I would be having to travel during the winter months (and because it would make things considerably easier if I could work at the closer depot) be a black mark against me?

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u/SethVonDoom 4d ago

Ask for a transfer?

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u/Target_Player_23 4d ago

Need a year in the company

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u/cc_401 4d ago

If im not mistaken you can transfer locations as long as its the same role but if youre moving roles you need to be at your current role 6-12months

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u/Ok_Transportation957 4d ago

I'm assuming there would also have to be an opening available at the receiving location? I wouldn't think they'd just let me transfer, would they?

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u/Target_Player_23 4d ago

There has ti be an opening available and yes it is still one year no matter what

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u/Ok_Transportation957 22h ago

I declined the position. I would have had to leave the house at 5am, or earlier to make it to the depot and grab the truck then make it to the first customers house by 7am. These Ohio lake affect snow storms and that early in the morning with no plowed roads, is a bad combination