FedEx Freight Diary (ala Russian Rabbit)

Most of them pay really well.

 

Nah it was a D11000 series and I was able to replace it with another one. I'm kind of picky about the kind I use, and those check all the boxes but aren't new enough to disappear if left unattended.

I thought I did good in the yard, but I guess they really do have enough people who are already trained/scheduled for it. Plus, if they do have call offs and need extra help, they'll find someone else to go out there long before I get back after a double turn.

 

That's exactly why I'm the yard guy now. I shaved my beard off and my daughter didn't notice for four days. That means (to me) I wasn't around nearly enough and had to get off the linehaul.

 

Yep

 

I know how that goes man. I’ve been looking for other jobs for a couple months now. It’s something how much FXF has changed in the couple years I’ve been here. Plus I know I do not want to be on nights the rest of my career here. I’m just not sure what I want to do if I end up changing jobs. I’ve never had a certain career field I wanted to be in. I’m keeping my eyes open. Best of luck on that cryo job.

 

Ur lucky in that respect. Fam is the best thing in the word. But it's a dilemma which a child may not be able to clearly understand, nevermind many adults may not be able to clearly understand; We all want to spend more time with family/close ones, but the more time we spend with fam, the less time to make money. And the fam needs money..... The more time u spend making money, the more money for the family----but less actual time WITH the family......

What's the solution? i don't know? Do you have personal days like us?
When i was coming up, it kinda became clear that the weekends were "family time." This suited me fine because i was busy with school and other interests during the week.
i'm really not sure what the solution is.