ABF layoffs

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by TahoeTrucker, Jul 14, 2023.

  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    There are times when that is a good problem to have.
     
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  3. Cwoodsmash

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    It is sad to hear. I'm out of Dayton, so far we have had five UE drivers. Not sure what the plans are. Hopefully, it is temporary and they all get their jobs back soon.
     
  4. RussianBearTruckeR

    RussianBearTruckeR Heavy Load Member

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    Seems all these pensions aren't a guarantee retirement at all but a way to keep someone around for long with empty promises?
     
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  5. TahoeTrucker

    TahoeTrucker Light Load Member

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    Anyone who solely relies on a pension to maybe be there is gambling with their livelihood. I look at it as something extra to have if it’s there someday. I plan my retirement as if it doesn’t exist
     
  6. Old_n_gray

    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    That is why I have a roth and a regular 401k. ABF employee.
     
  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    The way I’m seeing it right now, there is no such thing as retirement if you still have a mortgage or any kind of housing expenses.

    That’s why for some of us it simply won’t be in the cards.

    A word to the wise. Marry the RIGHT one, or don’t marry at all.
     
  8. RussianBearTruckeR

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    Smart man only depend on what you control!
     
  9. Jubal Early Times

    Jubal Early Times Road Train Member

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    We are close in age. I’m not sure I even want to retire. I don’t want to be forced into working either. But, who knows. That may change in the next 20-25 years.
     
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    Hint, Don’t end up buying houses for multiple women….
     
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  11. Jubal Early Times

    Jubal Early Times Road Train Member

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    One house with multiple women in it is also a bad idea
     
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