I passed my Class 2 back in 2008 and did some 7.5 ton driving but then got a job in a office and been there ever since.
Recently I’ve been wanting to leave as I’ve not been enjoying it (Working from home does have it’s benefits but I’ve barely seen any other people for the past 18 months!) I renewed by Tacho card and did my periodic CPC as I had grandfather rights apparently so on a legal level i’m clear to start driving, however when it comes down to the practical side I’m sorely lacking any experience.
I recently went for a interview and assessment at a local Haulage company and this is where the concerns started… two separate people said while i was there that “everyone always come back after they have left” in response to me saying the hourly rate was a bit low, add to that when i went for a driving assessment I was passed even though I didn’t actually do a reverse?
I Decided against leaving my job for this but now I’m wondering how to transition from one career to another without putting all my eggs in one basket so to speak. I dont want to leave this job and regret the move as have 3 kids to support…
As I work mon to Fri in the current role, would it be feasible for me to do Agency work every Saturday to build up experience and confidence or would Agency’s not be interested in that?
I passed my Class 2 back in 2008 and did some 7.5 ton driving but then got a job in a office and been there ever since.
Recently I’ve been wanting to leave as I’ve not been enjoying it (Working from home does have it’s benefits but I’ve barely seen any other people for the past 18 months!) I renewed by Tacho card and did my periodic CPC as I had grandfather rights apparently so on a legal level i’m clear to start driving, however when it comes down to the practical side I’m sorely lacking any experience.
I recently went for a interview and assessment at a local Haulage company and this is where the concerns started… two separate people said while i was there that “everyone always come back after they have left” in response to me saying the hourly rate was a bit low, add to that when i went for a driving assessment I was passed even though I didn’t actually do a reverse?
I Decided against leaving my job for this but now I’m wondering how to transition from one career to another without putting all my eggs in one basket so to speak. I dont want to leave this job and regret the move as have 3 kids to support…
As I work mon to Fri in the current role, would it be feasible for me to do Agency work every Saturday to build up experience and confidence or would Agency’s not be interested in that?
Paul
Driving trucks can be a lonely existence with just yourself and the radio etc to keep your self amused. Yes there is banter with fellow drivers and office staff and runs ins with security wallahs. But that is kept at a minimum as a lot of the time your on your own.
So not that much different to being working from home.
In fact I can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t want to work from home if they can. No commute to work so fuel and time saved, no getting snap ready to take as you can just eat whatever when you want too. In some work from home rules you could even do it half the time in your PJ’s if you really wanted too.
The pandemic has proven it can work very well in a lot of office based jobs, and that people are often more productive in doing so when working from home.
Then again I’m not a people person so it would probably suit me as does truck driving for a lot of us.
Working from home is a lonely existence sat looking at a screen for most of the working day. Yes there are meetings etc but it can be very tedious. I’ve done it for years, and while I like my own company and prefer it to going in to the office, I don’t want to be doing it for the rest of my working life.
Driving, for me, gives a sense of freedom. Yes it’s also working in isolation, but it’s a different kind of isolation. It’s for this reason I want to become a HGV driver. OP - don’t sell yourself short. If something feels off, it usually is. Trust your gut instinct and go for a job when it feels right.
Re OPs original question: assuming you fess up, or could be caught out, regarding working Mon-Fri, you could work every second Saturday but not every Saturday
Zac_A:
WFH suits me fine, I miss it now it’s gone.
Re OPs original question: assuming you fess up, or could be caught out, regarding working Mon-Fri, you could work every second Saturday but not every Saturday
Zac_A:
WFH suits me fine, I miss it now it’s gone.
Re OPs original question: assuming you fess up, or could be caught out, regarding working Mon-Fri, you could work every second Saturday but not every Saturday
Is that due to the WTD?
No it’s because in order to comply with the drivers hours regulations you need a regular 45 hour weekly rest period at least every second week.
You’ve got everything to be legal. I would definitely try agencies and say you can do one Saturday a fortnight and see if you can get some experience… good luck.