Seriously considering HGV as a career.... pros / cons

nicktreviss:
Hi

I am seriously considering gaining my Cat C and then after a year my Cat C+E licence in the hope of becoming a long haul driver. Im getting such mixed info I was hoping of getting advice from the horses mouth so to speak, as in what are the pitfalls etc and how to go about gaining employment as everyone seems to advertise for experienced drivers. Also pay… I have been told the pay can range from 22k up to 40+k!!! Is this correct?
Also would my age be a problem. Im a fit and healthy 54 and 3/4’s?

Diferent perspective from other posts - if you’ve fallen out with your missus then all the hassles you get daily will be worse, any hour of the day whilst you’re working/ attempting to sleep and your weekly rest will not be rest. Sort out that side of it one way or the other and your life will improve regardless of what job you’re doing!