Thinking about quitting...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by stephenbmx1, May 20, 2018.

  1. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    You haven’t even given your body time to get used to it. Where do you live?
     
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  3. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    Not on P&D.
     
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  4. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    It's not all nights.
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Quit wasting your time, change companies.
    Where is your location? OK, found it; you're in Dallas.
    Did you apply with those companies I recommended on your other thread; Schneider wasn't one of them.
     
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  6. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    True but some people just can't do nights.
    I'm the opposite I suffer doing dayshift work, lol.
     
  7. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    I’m sure that’s true, but is a week enough time to know? Being tired all the time will go away when (if) you get used to it, no social life? Seriously after a week? Please.
     
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  8. shogun

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    Black out the curtains, keep the room cool. Take some melatonin, and drink plenty of water. You realize that same 12-13 hours is rough in the 95 degree daytime weather that’s here already? If you worked 7am-7 or 8 pm what kind of life would you have? You want to be home daily with no experience put in the time, the good runs and jobs will become available.
     
  9. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Well that depends on the individual and if they already have a understanding of there body clock. But I do understand your point.
     
  10. Odin's Rabid Dog

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    I'm going to night shift after training, so a week probably.

    I am not looking forward to night shift. I worked nights a *lot* in my younger days, and it ain't a good thing.

    My rationale: it's better than being homeless.
     
  11. Linte_Loco

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    You are already there. My advice is tough it out for 1 year. Many doors will open that aren’t available now.

    If you choose someone else, and there are better jobs than that for new drivers. Do your research better.
     
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