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Originally Posted by pgc hunter
Climbing a couple of steps and opening/closing a door really can't be that hard now can it?
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Wasn't referring to the physically getting in and out of the cab, it is the constant temperature change that sucks. I worked on freezer trucks, so I know. But, I wasn't born to do it anyway so gave it up pretty quick and found something easier instead.
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Well that happens at basically in any work place in some shape or form.
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No, it doesn't. Simply not true!
Yes, some work places can be that way, but not all. Either that, or I have been extremely lucky then, as I have worked in some fantastic jobs and my current position is fairly autonomous too. But, I have had jobs where that is true and told them to stick it and moved onto something better. Mind you, when I was an apprentice, I certainly took a lot of crap in that job, but I had a wider view and put up with it until my apprenticeship was completed, then left PDQ.
Although, I will also admit that I am in a great position where I can be choosy about the jobs I accept anyway, so usually end up in good jobs, simply by choice. Unfortunately, not everyone is in the same position, and I wasn't always in that position either, and had to do the hard yards before I got to where I am now. You do what you have to do to survive, particularly when you have a family and a mortgage. And no, I am far from being rich, but it isn't always about the money. From my experience, most high paying jobs are just too stressful anyway, so why bother and end up with health problems.
Don't know why you asked the question if you have already decided, as you appear not to like the feedback, as you seem a bit defensive. My comments were not meant to cause you any offence, they are from experience, and you asked for others experiences.
But, as I said, if you have the temperament, then go for it. Not everyone has the temperament for driving in traffic, I certainly don't like putting up with all the crap that happens on city roads. Putting up with it for an hour or so to and from work is one thing, putting up with it all day long every day, is another.
I truly wish you all the best.
Cheers Pete