Complete beginner - pros and cons of driving, educate me

I’m a new driver transporting fresh foods on a 26 tonne rigid around Surrey and SW London. I’m on a fixed salary of approximately £32k per year (before deductions) and my whole route and other work takes me about 10 hours per day.

At least that’s what I think i’m on lol. I need to get hold of my first payslip to check the workings

EDIT: After another 3 days of work - my shift from start to finish is turning into 8.5-9 hours depending on if the warehouse staff manage to put the correct stock on my lorry! :imp: