WonksterDude:
In lots of posts I read about poor pay, long hours, idiot TM’s etc. etc. etc. so what is it that still drives (excuse the pun!) to choose this profession if we know what is in store for us?? intrigued to hear your thoughts.
All these complaints you hear, are no different from any profession.
The pay isn’t enough, the hours don’t suit, the gaffer tells you how to live your life etc. If you can tell me one job, as an employee, that people don’t complain about , I’ll hang up my keys tomorrow.
There are very few jobs that offer the illusion of freedom that driving does. For example in my job , I get told what load to load from point A and told to drop it at point B. I can choose the route (within reason), I don’t hear anything from anyone whilst travelling and then I give them a call for the next job. That’s what appeals to me. The ability to do the job my way, without 1000 questions as to why.