In this job, we all know that nights out etc are going to be part of our wages , especially if we do long distance, general haulage(which makes up 95% of my work.) To be honest I take nights out for granted and have no problem doing them anymore, and when I look for a job I ask what my take home is. That satisfies me, I dont really care how my wages are made up because as long as I know the rent is paid and the missus has money for the week then Im happy!! Im happy working for my wages right now, where I live there is not one single employer paying the same as my employer in Dublin so Im quite content!
Tin hat on, but in my defence im a normal fella doing a weeks work, same as I was in call centres, builder centres and even serving in a bar!!
youre missing my point TC, what I mean is that I class nights out as part of the job, I did nights in RDCs driving forklifts, worked in bars till 4 am and even cleaned offices at 5 am, the money is not a patch on what I get for driving and Im happy driving, I didnt get any job satisfaction out of working in them places but I can put my hand on my heart and say I enjoy driving and to be honest a comfortable wage every week, so like I said I dont care how my wages are made, I chose this proffesion and am proud of what I do but to a normal family man the take home is the ticket!!