I just get given the jobs and left to workout the best way to do them to get there on time. I’m also left to sort out my own start and finish times, very little interference which is great.
If theres a problem I will let them know so they can inform the customer, whether they do or not is out of my hands. A simple apology to the customer normally works well if I’m late, no BS just the facts.
Rarely get thanks but then I don’t need it (not that an ego rub wouldn’t go a miss but I would probably find constant praise a bit patronising), I’m paid to do the job and I do it to the best of my ability- I don’t bite the hand that feeds me but may nibble it on occasion.
Works well I find for now as long as I cover my arse theres no problems.
Big companies that swamp you with rules, micromanage your daily activities and steam in with disciplinaries every step of the way (remember the can’t jump down from the tail lift its against the rules nonsense thread?) Are the ones that make you feel like a number, expendable, just a bum on a seat and get no loyalty back.
^^ I feel like this totally, a few years ago we didn’t no where near as many drivers as we have now and things were more like a family run type of thing but we have too many drivers now and we are all just a number, sometimes i think it would be nice to go back and work for a small outfit.
the real question being asked: are you working for a manager or leader?
a manager expects you to get on with the job and barely recognises your existence. the favour today will be forgotten by tomorrow
a leader recognises your existence and expects you to do your best and appreciates it. this is where doing the odd favour will pay off when you need to call one in
scanny77:
the real question being asked: are you working for a manager or leader?
a manager expects you to get on with the job and barely recognises your existence. the favour today will be forgotten by tomorrow
a leader recognises your existence and expects you to do your best and appreciates it. this is where doing the odd favour will pay off when you need to call one in
It was from experience. 6 managers at my recently binned contract and they were all your best mate when they needed you to go out on a limb. 5 of them would forget the favour by the time you got out the yard but 1 did remember the favours and would repay them when asked. Not particularly bad managers but this is one area that they started to lose favours with. Like anywhere, its a 2 way street or heels start digging in. We are only human and expect mutual respect
When I moved from days to nights I also moved from a very large operation of 50+ drivers to one of only 12 and I must admit that the camaraderie amongst the group was very nice. Everyday there was laughs in the office, managers & supervisors brewing up for everybody who was about, if it was someones birthday there would be cakes brought in etc. etc. Didn’t get any of that sort of stuff on days and does make a difference to morale & make you feel better about going into work.
I feel valued in the fact the company pay me, If these didnt pay me I would go somewhere else who would be willing to pay me, simple as that, I get my ■■■ outta bed to go to work to fund a lifestyle, If I won the lotto I wouldnt be getting up at 4am on a rainy Monday to go to work.
In my experience there are very few good people managers about, yeh they can get the job done and get the box ticked, but not many can handle drivers, who lets be honest love a good moan. My manager at the moment is a good guy, appreciates our efforts and tells us so, but also knows to leave us alone and let us crack on, I am happy with this.
Earlier this year I worked for a member on here for a short period, cracking manager, decent bloke and just a generally good person to work for, unfortunately my own circumstances took me away from that job.
As a new driver (class 2 for 13mths, class 1 for nearly 5mths) i have been surprised by the positive responses from the two outfits ive driven for. Although just a newbie agency bod, both companies have regularly thanked me for my efforts, probably cos ill muck in and help out with whatever needs doing - not just driving. Ive found that demonstrating a willingness to be a team player in any capacity reaps a kind of respect from my gaffers. We can have a laugh and a banter, then crack on with the graft. If i felt exploited in any way, id walk out in a heartbeat, but thankfully it`s worked very well for me.
Agreed that the money is core central, but verbal appreciation can never be a bad thing.
bjd:
As above does your company engage you ? do you feel part of a team ? There is little doubt in my mind that if you don’t feel the above your loyalty to your employer is limited .With company’s trying to retain there work force is this something they need to work on ? i personally feel none of the above from my employer and if the opportunity came along i would be off without a second thought as i feel i am just a bum on a seat what’s your thoughts chaps ?
this x 10000000000000000000 for me,and trying too butter me up with one 6 hr shift on my last shift once in a blue moon wont change my feelings
