Help/Advice needed.

Hi Reds.

I have got myself into a bit of a pickle, and was after some impartial advice

I have been offered a job, as a recruitment consultant (great job/money/hours etc)

In my interview I was asked if I drive, i said yes (Stupidly) and Actually I dont drive, I am doing my test for the 6th time friday

Now what to do... The job is great money and hours and I would REALLY enjoy it......

but do I accept the job (and bloody pray I pass my test in the next 4 weeks)

or do I email honestly and say I dont have my license?

Any advice would be appreciated!!

So you do drive, but you're a learner. . . See if the test centre will move you forward. Tell them you have a job that depends on it. When does the job start?

So you do drive, but you're a learner. . . See if the test centre will move you forward. Tell them you have a job that depends on it. When does the job start?

Job starts in a month, and my test is booked for Friday, but IF I fail again, then it puts me in a dodgy position.

Someone suggested emailing them telling them I wasn't completely honest.

Job starts in a month, and my test is booked for Friday, but IF I fail again, then it puts me in a dodgy position.

Someone suggested emailing them telling them I wasn't completely honest.

Get some pre-tests before the exam so... and don't fail
Test is this Friday?
Have a pre-test with the centre the day before or the morning of the test if possible.

valid point, a lot is riding on Friday now!

valid point, a lot is riding on Friday now!

No pressure, but you have a job depending on it so get your pre-test to settle your nerves

Fingers crossed!

How important is the driving aspect? do they provide a company car?

If there is no company car involved it shouldnt matter to much, as long as you are in sight of passing your test.

How important is the driving aspect? do they provide a company car?

If there is no company car involved it shouldnt matter to much, as long as you are in sight of passing your test.

There is a company pool car shared between 4. its one day a week out of the office visiting clients, but I can get there by public transport worst case scenario.

I just cant believe I was offered it, didnt think i would be in a million years! SO the lie has bitten me on the arse.

Do i put it all on Friday, or come clean now and say im not far off with obtaining my license

Tell them the truth mate.

Just say you were nervous in the interview or something then explain you do drive but but only as a learner and your hoping to pass your test Friday.

now how to word the email....thanks mate

Tell them the truth mate.

Just say you were nervous in the interview or something then explain you do drive but but only as a learner and your hoping to pass your test Friday.

If the jobs not for a month then surely he has time to get the test and then make a decision based on that...

Do i put it all on Friday, or come clean now and say im not far off with obtaining my license

if you cant put off telling them till Friday, you might be better off to come clean, like Blood says just say the nerves got the better of you.

As an employer I prefer for people to be upfront & honest, even if you pass your test on Friday they will know you stretched the truth when you start the job.

I wouldnt send an email your better off talking on the phone.

if you cant put off telling them till Friday, you might be better off to come clean, like Blood says just say the nerves got the better of you.

As an employer I prefer for people to be upfront & honest, even if you pass your test on Friday they will know you stretched the truth when you start the job.

I wouldnt send an email your better off talking on the phone.

I have been told to contact by email, I would much prefer to phone though!

They must like the cut of you Kyle mate so thats your best bet as Venison says put your cards on the table and hope for the best.
If you continue to blag it and it does go tits up there's nothin down for you mate so the only way is be up front, as the lads say they'll appreciate that more than anything.

They must like the cut of you Kyle mate so thats your best bet as Venison says put your cards on the table and hope for the best.
If you continue to blag it and it does go tits up there's nothin down for you mate so the only way is be up front, as the lads say they'll appreciate that more than anything.

Thanks buddy - I'm composing an email now.

Why don't you do the test first? If you fail it then you email them explaining that you haven't got a driving license but will have soon.

Wait until Friday, if you pass go ahead as usual and start the job, if you fail, email them and say that you can't drive yet and see if they will postpone you starting if you can get another test soon.

I have emailed - At least this way there wont be too much pressure on me

I just wanted to raise an issue with you, as I feel it would be incredibly unfair of me not to do so.
 
When asked in the interview if I drove, I answered yes, This was due to nerves, and how much I wanted the job. The truth of the matter is, I am learning to drive, I have failed my test on 4 Occasions now, and am doing it again on Friday, I am ready to pass, I can drive, and I will be driving a lot sooner than later (within the next 6-8 weeks for sure).
 
I appreciate you said a Pool car was involved with the job, and if having a driving licence is crucial to the role at this stage, I will have no choice but to decline the job offer out of respect to you and the company.
 
As I have stressed though, I will have my licence within the next 2 months (I am 100% certain of this), It is really just a case of when though, as there is never a guarantee you will pass your test, as it is pure pot luck.
 
I can drive, I am a competent driver and a safe driver, I just need to pass my test.
 
I REALLY do want to join the company (I have never been more certain about a job before), and I know this is a wonderful opportunity for me, to get my name out there and be part of a successful team (Which is the most important thing) It is a dream job for me.
 
But, I fully understand and appreciate it, if the driving is crucial at this stage, I am very willing to get to meetings by public transport until I have my licence behind me (Which will not be long)
 
It was certainly not my intent to stretch the truth, and I wanted to tell you this now, rather than accept the position straight away. I can assure you it is not in my nature to lie, and I was disappointed in myself for doing so, as I have probably ruined my chances of a dream job for me now.
 
I have spoken with management here, and they are willing to release me from my contract as early as 2 weeks notice, but I wanted to be up front and honest with you before I handed my notice in.
 
I hope you understand, and I fully understand if you would like to withdraw your offer to me. (I obviously hope this is not the case, but if so, thank you for the opportunity and it was a pleasure meeting with you)

Its not really pot luck about who passes there driving test. Also I wouldn't put anything about failing it 4 times in the past, if I was an employer, that would put me off. Good luck and hope they remain patient with you.

When asked in the interview if I drove, I answered yes, This was due to nerves, and how much I wanted the job. The truth of the matter is, I am learning to drive, I have failed my test on 4 Occasions now, and am doing it again on Friday, I am ready to pass, I can drive, and I will be driving a lot sooner than later (within the next 6-8 weeks for sure).
 

I wouldn't have mentioned the failures personally but fair play for taking the honest route. I won't say who I used to work for but they took disciplinary action against someone who'd been with the company for over a year because they discovered that he lied about being able to drive in the interview, even though he passed his test weeks later. You wouldn't want that hanging over your head so you've done the right thing.

Thanks all,

Just waiting for a response now!

The Response:

I do have to withdraw are offer to you.  You do need to be able to drive for this role a explained in the interview.  I have actually discounted other candidates on this basis so it would be unfair as an equal opportunities employer to offer you the role now this information has come to light.

 

I appreciate that you emailed me to let me know the situation and I wish you well in your future career.

Gutted is an understatement, but oh well.

hard sh*t mate, get that license tho and it's onward and upward.

Gutted for you mate.
Suppose you wont be as stressed over the test now.
Gives you the focus to sort it out and you know that you are a good candidate if a similar job offer comes along

Thats bad luck mate. Hope you get your license and move on.

Cheers Lads, a big knock, as I fookin hate my job here and its soul destroying, but what can you do! its my own fault, and lesson learned.

Need a new job soon though!

Ok so you've made a mistake this time but you must have had enough going for you for them to offer you the job in the first place. Should give you confidence that you can find another job.

Besides, judging by that retard's grammar, you're too good for them

I do have to withdraw are offer to you.  You do need to be able to drive for this role a explained in the interview.  I have actually discounted other candidates on this basis so it would be unfair as an equal opportunities employer to offer you the role now this information has come to light.

I wouldn't have emailed til after the test mate, if you pass on Friday you're gonna be kicking yourself that you didn't wait to send the email.

I wouldn't have emailed til after the test mate, if you pass on Friday you're gonna be kicking yourself that you didn't wait to send the email.

Good thinking mate but it doesn't really affect anything, at least not where the lad is concerned if the vacancy had to be filled before the test.

Good thinking mate but it doesn't really affect anything, at least not where the lad is concerned if the vacancy had to be filled before the test.

I was judging it on the following though.

Job starts in a month, and my test is booked for Friday, but IF I fail again, then it puts me in a dodgy position.

Someone suggested emailing them telling them I wasn't completely honest.

If it doesn't start for another month, then 3 days wouldn't have made much difference would it? 

Ok so you've made a mistake this time but you must have had enough going for you for them to offer you the job in the first place. Should give you confidence that you can find another job.

Besides, judging by that retard's grammar, you're too good for them

Saw that alright...

Kyle might have dodged the bullet on this one

Thanks lads, I'm sure I'll perk up in no time!

oh well, What is meant to be will be.

They needed a yes or no before friday.

They needed a yes or no before friday.

Didn't see that bit, damn my selective reading!

Mate just keep looking, you'll find another one soon no doubt.

Fingers crossed!

I wouldn't have emailed til after the test mate, if you pass on Friday you're gonna be kicking yourself that you didn't wait to send the email.

Thing is though mate, he was damned if he did and damned if he didn't, with the company operating a pool scheme for company cars they would have requested to have his licence on file, the obvious give away would be the pass date and also the time frame of his new licence arriving from Swansea.

Surprised they havent asked to see your licence yet 

Tough call mate but, I think you did the right thing. Stick with it though, get your test passed and keep looking for another job. You'll get sorted in the end.

Hard nails that mate. But judging by the reply to your email and the fact that you have to have a license and they can't just allow you to use public transport until you pass your test, tells me they're probably a bit shoddy.

There is a company pool car shared between 4. its one day a week out of the office visiting clients, but I can get there by public transport worst case scenario.

Under The Disability Discrimination Act; a Company can not advertise that you have to have a driving licence if driving is not an essential part of the job - fact. One day per week is not 'essential'. Furthermore any firm must attempt to make every provision for someone who can't drive by providing them with alternative transport to carry out that portion of their job - taxis or public transport.

This info won't help you (I can't see you doing anything about your lot) but. ...it sounds to me that they have acted illegally - even if not against you personally.

Good luck Friday and in your hunt for a job.

Well in to you for doing the right thing. The right job will come along and make this one seem not worth it.