Hi all, just popping back in with an update.
Joined here last year (I think) and absorbed lots of good advice. Eventually decided to do my Class 2 training with Peter Smythe.
Jumped through all the million theory hoops and then headed up to the midlands in May for my training. Was instilled with confidence in myself throughout (many thanks to the brilliant Paul!) and passed first time. I fully intend returning to them for my Class 1.
Spent a few weeks marvelling at what I’d achieved, whilst finishing up all the landscaping jobs I had on the go. Throughout this time I was registered with indeed.co.uk and was keeping a careful eye on all driving jobs which may be suitable for me, a newbie 45year old 5’2 female stranded in central Somerset!
Last Wednesday I spotted something eyecatching, which meant registering with an agency. She sent me the forms by email, but before I’d had the chance to print them I received a phone call asking if I was available on Monday for at least a week, possibly running onwards. Of course, I said.
So sent paperwork, and today received confirmation of at least a weeks work, starting Monday.
I feel incredibly lucky. This is the first job I have applied for, I had put so many psychological barriers in my own way, my age, my gender, my fresh licence, and more, but I was wrong to do that it seems. I just needed to remain focussed and remember that my licence is a commodity.
I’m going to be working for Palletline via Gregory’s in my home town, I’ve no idea what to expect but I’ll go at it the same way I have everything else, knowing that as long as I am prepared to listen and learn and never get too complacent there’s no reason why I can’t do ok!
(Anyone have any experience of working the Palletline network?!)