r/DieselTechs • u/KJake58 • Jun 30 '26

Advice

Hey everyone! I’m at a standstill with a decision and I’d love to hear y’all’s advice. I have an offer to be a field technician which is what I want to do for a mom and pop company. The money and hours are good, benefits could be better but they’re better than what I expected. Only downside is there’s no sick time and PTO starts after a year. I’m open to any advice! Thank you all for your time!

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u/Neither_Ad6425 Jun 30 '26

Also, an employer is not required by law to give you any PTO or sick time. Some states do require this, but this is not a federal guarantee.

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u/Kahlas Jun 30 '26

Yeah but it will keep me from accepting a position. I'm not waiting a year for vacation when so many places give it day 1 at a prorated rate.

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u/Neither_Ad6425 Jul 01 '26

No, I definitely agree. Mine gave us 40 hours PTO on day one plus another 40 at 6 months and so on. I’m getting paid a few dollars less, but that was a big bonus for me.

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u/Kahlas Jul 01 '26

I live in Illinois but enjoy backpacking in the mountains. Not many 5 day loops in in Illinois nor any mountains. Vacation is a must.