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What is a company vehicle worth?

FordDude

FordDude

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I got laid off the end of October. I have had ONE interview since then, that would be last Tuesday. I got a call this afternoon to set up an appointment for a second interview tomorrow. Seems that the installation manager had to go out last week during my interview. The HR lady said that he would like to meet me, BUT the position does not include a company van/truck. I am thinking that is worth 5k a year? Or should it be more? I need to up what I am asking per hour, because what I asked for was assuming the job came with a company vehicle. This is for a job as a fire/security system installer, low voltage stuff. fd
 
The company that I installed/serviced for, paid so much a month towards the vehicle payment and also paid a mileage allowance. They are going towards that now to keep down their costs. Inquire if they provide something in this nature.
 
The last company that I worked for that I had to use my own vehicle I got mileage to the job and gas, I was on my own going home. Last 2 companies provided a van and a gas card. I have my own tools, specialty stuff you sign out. The thing is that I had a Ranger, and a F150. I bought my 07 and sold my 93 Ranger. The Mustang is NOT going to be used for work. My first field service job had a great policy, 500 a month car allowance plus all of my gas. I guess that I got real spoiled having a company van, they paid insurance, maintenance, and gas. fd
 
The last two jobs I had, I was provided a company vehicle with gas cards. Got spoiled on that too. Now I have to use my own truck for service calls and only get paid for mileage at .42 a mile. Kinda sucks because I have to drive more than 300 miles before I see any real profit.
 
"Gigantopithecus" said:
The last two jobs I had, I was provided a company vehicle with gas cards. Got spoiled on that too. Now I have to use my own truck for service calls and only get paid for mileage at .42 a mile. Kinda sucks because I have to drive more than 300 miles before I see any real profit.
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Just asked the SWMBO what she gets per mile. The state pays .505. The thing is here it is not always about the distance, it is where you have to go. Going east is great, so is south. It is west that is the problem. Los Angeles is west and it sucks to go there. I can be 60 miles from home and it can take 2 to 2 1/2 hours in slow-go stop-in-go traffic. From my first interview it sounds like most of the work is local which is great. fd
 
I'm getting screwed. I drive my own truck with my own gas and carry all of the work tools around. The only time I get any kind of gas reimbursement is if I go over 40 miles from home. which isn't that often. But going at least 20 is a common occurrence. I don't even drive my work truck after work. It goes straight home and I grab my other rig so none of the tools get ripped off. So basically my work truck is a company rig with none of the benefits.
 
"Tony R" said:
I'm getting screwed.
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I just saw the pics that you posted of your SWMBO shooting. :) You are a lucky dog, so why are you complaining? :lol

Oh yea 40 to 50 miles a day on your own gas. That is really not that bad. I bet most in here that commute drive that much one way. fd
 
It isn't just the gas. I don't really like not being able to use my own truck for my personal use. If I want to use it it is a big ordeal and usually requires me to get another person to help me take some of the crap out of it.
 
I just saw the pics that you posted of your SWMBO shooting. :) You are a lucky dog, so why are you complaining? :lol



Thanks. The wife hates the first pic. I like it and tell her she looks good with the AR. When she made me make her face book page that is her profile photo. I really pissed her off this year and sent that pic out to all the family in the X-mas cards.
 
I commute 500 miles one way. that's right 500 miles! But then I only commute one time in May and one time back in September and a couple times in the winter. I will be doing it in a few days and then coming home in March.

The bus comes with a credit card for gas and repairs and such. So, I guess I have it pretty good.

When I am the guide I take the shuttle to the Vegas airport and fly to where I need to go.

Mel
 
I'd be very careful about bringing up a company car during an interview. First, you should count your blessings that you have a job interview; don't blow it by asking for something the company has no intention of giving you. Secondly, wait until you find out where most of your work will be performed: if you're going to stay on-site and not move around a lot, you don't deserve a company car.

Personally, I'd wait until you have a job offer, and then negotiate at that time.
 
Can't companies also consider a company car or allowances/compensations part of your wages/salary and add it on as income on your w-2 --something to check out.
 
"Midlife" said:
I'd be very careful about bringing up a company car during an interview. First, you should count your blessings that you have a job interview; don't blow it by asking for something the company has no intention of giving you. Secondly, wait until you find out where most of your work will be performed: if you're going to stay on-site and not move around a lot, you don't deserve a company car.

Personally, I'd wait until you have a job offer, and then negotiate at that time.
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"Midlife" said:
I'd be very careful about bringing up a company car during an interview. First, you should count your blessings that you have a job interview; don't blow it by asking for something the company has no intention of giving you. Secondly, wait until you find out where most of your work will be performed: if you're going to stay on-site and not move around a lot, you don't deserve a company car.

Personally, I'd wait until you have a job offer, and then negotiate at that time.
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Well I did get the job, and I upped my starting wage 2 bucks. But I am still taking a loss by providing my own vehicle. I start next Tuesday. So you are going to be seeing a little less of me here. :sur Thanks for the advice dudes. fd
 
Congrats FD :pbj Keep in mind it's just a starting point. Go to work, blow their minds away with you hard work and knowledge and they'll see that you are not expendable. The rest will fall into place.

From an employer's perspective (hired and fired hundreds over the years), everyone comes in saying they are the best thing since sliced bread and want the sky as far as wages and benefits are concerned. In reality, it's a rare occurrence when the reality lives up to the hype!
You have to make THEM realize they can't survive without you, and that's not hard to do since most end up living down to their expectations.
 
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