Time for a new job, Sugestions????

And here I thought that at the young age of 23, this new driver is entitled to the demands he sets forth. After 30+ years of this I still am looking for that perfect job that gives me what I think I'm entitled to.

 

I think everone is looking for that John. Some will find it, some wont and some will put needs and wants on a list and go from there.

KH

 

Well said....puts this thread in the proverbial nutshell.

 

i thought reading a miss print. winkjr,what is that avatar from, it looks familiar.

 

AT, just remember, what does not kill you will make you stronger....I've done my time with a rather large dry bulk carrier, and I got to the point of not liking the company. I've since moved to a small, local campany pulling dry bulk. Im grossing about 1200 a week now on about 2000 miles a week. And I am home every day.But my point is this....without eating crow for two years, i wouldn't be where I am today. and I am all the better for the early sacrafices i made in the early days.. keep your chin up, you will get there

 

Go to another LTL company. It's not a secret that your current company is at the bottom of the barrel.


Hiring managers know about the other companies.

 

nothing against AT or anyone else but there are just some people that no matter where they go they arent happy and everyone to them is a bottom feeder when really maybe they are the bottom feeder themselves

 

I look at trucking more from a driver's viewpoint.

Since truck driving requires a CDL, you are more like a contractor. You work for a company, but are licensed by the state. Therefore looking out for yourself (keeping a clean record) is paramount to staying employable.

As far as "job hopping" goes, I would agree to a point where too many different jobs in a short time period can be detrimental.

I feel like this, if I am being fairly compensated for my time, and drive a safe, maintained truck, and am treated fairly, I have no reason to leave.

If a company misrepresents themselves, promising things that they have no intention of honoring, then I don't have any problem seeking employment elsewhere.

I need to be fairly compensated for my time, and have a decent truck to operate. I have no problem leaving a company that misleads, or flat out lies about the compensation, and equipment.

Doing your homework and investigating future employers is paramount to success, and prevents wasting your time.

Of course you never really know how they really are, until you try them out.

I like reading these forums and respect other driver's opinions. The majority of them are good common sense advice.

We all have our own circumstances, desires, and needs that drive us on. It's not a "one size fits all" proposition. What's a good deal for you might not be for me, and visa versa.

I make my own decisions, and live with the consequences, good or bad. I don't need "crowd approval" either.

 

Good post! It's nice to hear some level headed advice. I really thing this is a good business that can have lots of opportunity if you give it time and effort. Set some goals and be patient.