Evil8Beezle:
FFS, I’m going to have nightmares now…You look great but that’s a terrible manicure!
It’s a bit better than that pic you posted of YOURSELF on here a while back, revealing yourself as a short fat ginger haired little guy with a tache, …and naked 
. If I could be arsed I’d look for it (any more cheek and I will!)
Now that WAS what nightmares are made of.
For the record that pic I put up is NOT me…no really! 
Neither is it my ‘friend’ 
robroy:
Evil8Beezle:
FFS, I’m going to have nightmares now…You look great but that’s a terrible manicure!
It’s a bit better than that pic you posted of YOURSELF on here a while back, revealing yourself as a short fat ginger haired little guy with a tache, …and naked
Now that WAS what nightmares are made of.For the record that pic I put up is NOT me…no really!
Neither is it my ‘friend’
LOL, that picture couldn’t be further from the truth of what I look like!
Besides, I thought you said you had it laminated and pinned on your cab ceiling?
P.S. I’ll believe it’s not you when ES start paying £12 an hour!
robroy:
I aint saying what my take home is because basically it’s got [zb] all to do with anybody. Neither do I really give a one what anybody else earns as I aint a curious, or jealous for that matter, sort of guy.
A few on here are on real good money, and good luck to them I say, especially if they are doing relatively jack all to earn it.
Others THINK they are well paid, but if they break it down to what their excessive hours are for earning it,… their hourly rate is ■■■■ poor, and even worse if they consider their night out SUBSISTENCEas their wage.
In my case I’ve done the job so long, that I was just totally ■■■■■■ off with trucks and transport in general, …and especially working the excessive hours that are deemed to be acceptable, reasonable, and not only legal but considersed to be condusive with road safety in year 2000+
Say wtf you like they are too long in REAL terms, whether you are happy with them or not!Anway what I did was tell the boss I was ■■■■■■ off , and going to either jack my job and go on the… wait for it …shock horror Agency
Or I would see if he would be willing to cut my hours down to 4 days and a Sat morning, and he kindly agreed.
So now I still do my 4 nts out, do 4 days 40hrs basic + overtime and Sat am on overtime rate. I head out to Cornwall on a Wed with about 10 drops, reload fri evening, head back.
By the time I get back to yard at lunchtime, wash truck and car and generally [zb] about, I’m home for about 2 or 3 pm, with a 2 and a half day weekend every week to spend with the Mrs
The rest of them can rush about and work their ■■■■■■■■ off if crazy enough, I simply don’t care.
What I take home suits ME for what I do…everybodys happy.
Maxing out, for megabucks, early starts, weekended abroad, going like [zb] as an o/d and all the rest of that crap, I’ve been there, done it, t.shirt AND hooded sweatshirt…not [zb] interested any more.
I could not have put it better myself Rob, yes that person might have earnt mega money last pay day buy f me he maxed his hours out to ■■■■■■■■■■■■!
Juddian:
I won’t say what my pay is either.I had another lucky break and ended up where i am now just when i needed it, i’d done 20 years on the car transporters and was in me mid 50’s and i was thoroughly ■■■■■■ off and in a bad way mentally and physically exhausted and hadn’t realised it cos probably like many of you was running on autopilot, but my Mrs (a woman far too good for the likes of me) had seen it and eventually told me one night that she didn’t want to be the richest widow in the town; within a month a straw at work broke this camels back and i simply jacked it in with no job to go to, with her absolute support and blessing i might add, that was bloody good day and just to underline how right my decision was the company’s only contact with me during my notice period…even though they usually paid others straight off to stop malicious ‘accidental’’ damage, was a 7 word text the day before i finished telling me where to park the lorry, so good riddance for each party one can only assume, certainly from my side.
Fortunately we hadn’t ■■■■■■ the good money up the wall, so no debts, house paid for etc, it was easier for me than many of the lads still stuck there, and in other jobs who don’t have the same chance to get out.
Went on agency, enough said about them but i was lucky enough to get get sent into a place not far from here, now sadly closed down, where i got on very well, they allocated me my own regular rental lorry and gave me a daily 8/10 hour ■■■■ easy run which lasted about 8 months, which was just what i needed to recuperate if you like.
About a year later i was on a crap agency with the usual lies and rubbish they spew, when i suddenly thought about the place i am now (wish i’d done this years ago
), so one day when no work i called in on the off chance and knocked on the door, no vacancies as such but my call upstairs must have been received ok cos the TM himself came down and gave me a couple of minutes of his time which i shall never forget, he asked for a CV and said we’ll have a look see, not being an entire idiot shot off home ** completed CV and dropped it back at the place same evening so it would be on his desk the following morning first thing, three weeks later i was taken on and i shall hopefully eventually retire off this job all being well.
Had to start on a really scabby shift, but no probs feet under table and all that, now i work an odd shift pattern, but which works out at a month less than a normal 5 day week in days worked per year, 5 weekend days in a 5 week rotational pattern, which suits us as wife is early retired, there’s lots of early 4am starts but i average 43 hours a week across the board and the job is easy peasy, so it worked out for me and if i can do it anyone can.
No nights out unless summat goes thoroughly ■■■■ up, which suits me fine, treated with respect, very good equipment, and so long as the job gets done safely on time and damage free and the customer is happy (customer is the most important person on our payroll) they leave you alone to get on with it.These jobs are out there, but they are never advertised and people already there are sensibly protective and if they have any sense only encourage applicants likely to be good prospects, you might go past the place a hundred times and never give it a second thought, often enough its just a lucky break as it was for me, but you can load your luck by giving yourself a serious work record which does stand out.
Lastly, own account and/or unionised is where the best terms are.
**thats why i always advise people looking for good jobs to not be afraid to knock on doors, and to have CV’s with you in case you get asked for one…and most importantly to try your best to have a good work record, lacking sickies and accidents.
Juddian, that is because you are a sensible and smart guy! You have worked bloody hard to get to where you are now but it has clearly payed off and your not taking advantage of it and taking the ■■■■ like others would! Your places are far and few between, but I am glad they are actually out their somewhere and I understand it takes time to get to where you are now 
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Ash mate, never be afraid to stick your head through the door at somewhere that looks like it might have potential…note, CV handy at all times, you never know what’s round the corner so be prepared to rip their arm off if they show the slightest interest.
For one thing they get to see how you would approach a customer if they ever employed you.
Secondly, places like mine have realised that in about 5 or so years time a disproportionate number of staff are going to be retiring age, and being the forward looking company they are they are not averse to taking on the better of the younger talent out there for obvious reasons.
Thirdly, they appreciate a bit of nous, someone that had the ■■■■■■■■ and sense to go knock on the door and show a face, put some effort into getting a job and not expect the company to come running offering palettes of gold frankincense and myrrh so desperate are they for drivers…
They like keen, if someone can’t be arsed to put some effort into actually securing a good job, how are they likely to perform once they’ve got it?
Bloody Nora, i’ve just seen RobRoy’s Selfie that should have come with a warning for those of a delicate disposition… 
RACHACE:
eagerbeaver:
Supermarket work will pay you £500 per week, and home for tea every day.Would it? I’ll look into this then, cheers. There’s a big Asda RDC not too far from me.
I obviously dont know about other depots but the 2 Scottish depots are good jobs with ASDA. I had planned on applying this year but I have chosen to go into full time study instead
Juddian:
Bloody Nora, i’ve just seen RobRoy’s Selfie
Nah it aint really me Juddian.
I’m much more camp than him.
Juddian:
Ash mate, never be afraid to stick your head through the door at somewhere that looks like it might have potential…note, CV handy at all times, you never know what’s round the corner so be prepared to rip their arm off if they show the slightest interest.For one thing they get to see how you would approach a customer if they ever employed you.
Secondly, places like mine have realised that in about 5 or so years time a disproportionate number of staff are going to be retiring age, and being the forward looking company they are they are not averse to taking on the better of the younger talent out there for obvious reasons.
Thirdly, they appreciate a bit of nous, someone that had the ■■■■■■■■ and sense to go knock on the door and show a face, put some effort into getting a job and not expect the company to come running offering palettes of gold frankincense and myrrh so desperate are they for drivers…
They like keen, if someone can’t be arsed to put some effort into actually securing a good job, how are they likely to perform once they’ve got it?Bloody Nora, i’ve just seen RobRoy’s Selfie
I am not afraid to go to another company with CV in hand to enquire ect, but with limited experience I don’t feel I am in a position to do that just yet, but the time will come! They get to see how you are as a person as well, not just what’s written on the bit of paper you have handed to them! If all companies were as smart as yours I wouldn’t have an issue, but many companies see young people as incompetent, unrealiable, lazy and a poor attitude. But there are some people that are exceptions to that but we all get tarred with the same brush unfortunately.
I am not sleeping tonight either, now ive seen that selfie, it should come with an age warning as well! 
andrew.s:
Juddian:
there’s a big difference between gross and take home pay, not many local skip companies paying £500 take home for mon to fri.£500 take home for five days on the skips? this works out to nearly £130 a day-if you’re self employed.-if on the cards then it would be a fair bit more!!! I think someone has their gross and net pay mixed up
Depends on location that’s about right for skips in East London Essex borders
RACHACE:
ldg2009:
I would not tramp for that money. I was driving a skip lorry on £500 a week and home every night. £44 is not worth sleeping out every night in my opinionNo I agree and if I came across a job that paid me £500 a week plus home every night I’d take it instantly.
i take home £510 a week after i pay £130.00 pension i start at 7.00am finish 4.30 but once a week i do a brough run start at 4.30 and finish around 3.00pm never had more than 4 tonne on the truck military contract.
robroy:
Juddian:
Bloody Nora, i’ve just seen RobRoy’s SelfieNah it aint really me Juddian.
I’m much more camp than him.
Nothing wrong in that mate, we’re a broad church here, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it is our motto…
Please don’t tell us you’ve got blue running lights for ‘advertising’ purposes unless under that sparkle and glitter you’ve got rigger boots on too…
You done something with your hair Juddian?
You look a bit different.
A thread’s never far from ■■■■■■■■■■ undertones on trucknet, usually the same culprits
Pimpdaddy:
Anything a truck driver can do I can do, above & beyond. Only stupid agency truck drivers are joining me in the dole office que[emoji16]
ROFLMAO. So you’ve just told us you’re no better than the stupid agency drivers too bad to get employment this time of year. Wow that’ll look good to a prospective employer looking at your job wanted ad then that post on here. The good agency drivers are still working. I’m still working.
Conor:
The good agency drivers are still working. I’m still working.
Nobody will ever define ‘good’ so as far as I’m concerned you’re just another truck driver. Don’t kid yourself thinking what you’re doing is special in any way
Pimpdaddy:
Conor:
The good agency drivers are still working. I’m still working.Nobody will ever define ‘good’ so as far as I’m concerned you’re just another truck driver. Don’t kid yourself thinking what you’re doing is special in any way
This fella sounds like a complete bellend,whats your job pal apart from being a prick
Conor:
Pimpdaddy:
Anything a truck driver can do I can do, above & beyond. Only stupid agency truck drivers are joining me in the dole office que[emoji16]ROFLMAO. So you’ve just told us you’re no better than the stupid agency drivers too bad to get employment this time of year. Wow that’ll look good to a prospective employer looking at your job wanted ad then that post on here. The good agency drivers are still working. I’m still working.
Since he’s in the Dole office, does that mean he’s been sacked from picking carrots?
Doylum:
This fella sounds like a complete bellend,whats your job pal apart from being a prick
Like you yes[emoji16]
I’m a carrot picker apparently so bite me!!!
What do you do then, besides change gear in your truck & murder prostitutes?
Radar19:
Conor:
Pimpdaddy:
Anything a truck driver can do I can do, above & beyond. Only stupid agency truck drivers are joining me in the dole office que[emoji16]ROFLMAO. So you’ve just told us you’re no better than the stupid agency drivers too bad to get employment this time of year. Wow that’ll look good to a prospective employer looking at your job wanted ad then that post on here. The good agency drivers are still working. I’m still working.
Since he’s in the Dole office, does that mean he’s been sacked from picking carrots?
If he picked the carrot I found in my dinner tonight I’d sack him. ■■■■■■■ thing looked like a ■■■■■■. I mean, how on God’s varied earth is that possible? A fanny carrot. I give up, I really do.
Pimpdaddy:
Doylum:
This fella sounds like a complete bellend,whats your job pal apart from being a prickLike you yes[emoji16]
I’m a carrot picker apparently so bite me!!!
What do you do then, besides change gear in your truck & murder prostitutes?
Earn money instead of leeching off socitey.
Pimpdaddy:
Doylum:
This fella sounds like a complete bellend,whats your job pal apart from being a prickLike you yes[emoji16]
I’m a carrot picker apparently so bite me!!!
What do you do then, besides change gear in your truck & murder prostitutes?
Well, it’s safer than murdering gears and changing prostitutes.
Always the negativity with you…
