Driving school was really stressful for me as I had a newborn in the house. I had to come into the center while Preload was going on to study so I'd at least get some peace of mind. Honestly, that has been the hardest thing for me with this job... the class itself. I got through it just fine, but the stress that it had was pretty intense. After that and you get to drive, it's all easy. No matter what job you go to, you'll always have someone giving you orders and being on your case about something. I got out of the grocery industry after 12 years and couldn't be happier. I hated retail. I was jaded and hate myself for having stayed in so long. The routes that I get put on when I get to drive can be pretty rough, especially if I've never done the route, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Something about challenging myself to clear the car just brings me peace. Typically I can get through 60 or so stops by 1:00 in the afternoon (starting at 9:00), which I wouldn't say is amazing but I wouldn't think is terrible either. I challenge myself every single day to improve on it and learn the area. I drive a huge area on Saturday and am typically one of the first few back in the building with the most stops going out. For Preload, I load the typical 4 cars with ~1100 pieces as of late. Heaviest in the building or second heaviest, but nearly always one of the first ones done.
You just need to hold your head up high, get through it, make your 30 days and enjoy life while doing it. Don't stress about work outside of work and don't stress about life while at work. Eventually it all comes together and you'll realize it the day that it happens. Stop worrying about the what-ifs of the job and make the most of the parts that you do like about it.
ing crazy. Just finish school and try to make your 30 it gets better in some aspect worse in others.
