r/DieselTechs 5d ago

Got fired wiithout cause

I did my schooling for diesel tech and landed as a diesel tech apprentice after school. Now my last week in probation my company fired me without any cause and specifically mentioned that without cause in my letter . And now i am so low and tried applying new jobs and not sure should i mention in my resume about those 2.5 months experience or no .
Share your thoughts what i should do and is it good to disclose in my resume or no .

Thats my first time a company fired me and i wasnt prepared at all

Do share ur thoughts šŸ’­

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u/krackdaddyg121 5d ago

You’ll be fine bro thankfully we’re in the trades you can pick up a job very quickly and if you aren’t in a major city you can practically walk in and get hired on the spot in tx

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u/Adventurous-Mind6869 4d ago

Lol my shop is hiring

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u/Sagittarius0rion 5d ago

Takes 6 months to find another job That's how cooked it is as an automotive tech.

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u/Conscious_Garage_179 5d ago

Sounds like it’s time for a career change

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u/shamotto 5d ago

I've never gone more than a week from applying to jobs to getting a job offer as a mechance. What make dealerships are you going to?

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u/Sagittarius0rion 5d ago

Everything and everywhere, it was cooked a year ago lmao.

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u/Fragrant-Inside221 Mod, Verified Tech 1d ago

Man I have shops begging me to come to them. Offering moving bonuses and stuff. It’s been that way since Covid

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u/texansfan211 5d ago

Don't know where you live but with a ticket where I am a dealer will hire you the second you walk through the door. Lots of apprentices and people who want to start. Not much with actual experience

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u/Independent_Disk3703 3d ago

Only takes a few weeks here in Raleigh NC , my shop looking for two mechanics rn… hourly pay fleet

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u/specialk991 5d ago

On to the next one my friend your young in the industry. If you so choose to inquire about what the reason was for letting you go, that can help you build. Boxes have wheels for a reason.

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u/Avitox_gaming 5d ago

At my company that's called being 499'd(because our probation ends at 500 hours), usually means you were good enough to have around but not good enough to keep you past probation, youre new to this so just keep working and you will get there, a good attitude gets you a long way ATLEAST in my shop.

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u/MezziJ 5d ago

I was fed up with my last job and applied to one down the road that night. 3 days later I was hired with a 50+% raise and a much better environment. Job market is pretty damn good in this field if you have a pulse and a brain.

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u/Sun_Bro96 5d ago

Having a brain and a pulse is rare lol

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u/drewski1124 5d ago

Get into heavy equipment/rental. They are always looking for for mechanics. Been in it 15 plus and always had a job.

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u/ConsciousReward2967 4d ago

The phase don’t be gentle its a rental….we do shit with rentals that would make you shocked

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u/speed150mph 5d ago

As the old sayings go ā€œI was looking for a job when I found this one and toolboxes have wheels for a reasonā€. Luckily for you, Heavy Equipment Techs are in high demand, at least where I’m located. You’ll find a job.

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u/poizen22 5d ago

The only time I ever got fired without cause I got a pretty big raise. Take it as a win and look for new opportunities. Definitely put the experience on the resume. Don't put fired without cause just put the experience. If they ask in interview say it was without cause.

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u/achakez 3d ago

Two and a half months working in a real shop is better than leaving relevant experience off entirely. Especially as an apprentice the hands on exposure can help.

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u/PositiveReason812 1d ago

It's painful. When you talk to other people you will find out everyone has a story like it. And they live, they move on. You will often with the hindsight wisdom of "glad it happened, I ended up with a better job". Part of it is the job itself and part of it is your newfound appreciation for it.

If you haven't already - I would say take a breather. Go outside to a park/forest, somewhere beautiful, go for a long walk. Get some rest. I've had a few crashouts myself and after a good night's sleep I find myself puzzled why I was even so worried about it.

If you have nothing tying you down to where you're at you could consider moving, a move can be quite refreshing. But for most people moving is a ton of work so if that's the case for you I would keep that as plan B or C.

Take care my friend and let us know how you fare!

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u/InfiniteRepublic2474 3d ago

FedEx is hiring in Memphis