Breaking senior drivers

BigBrownboxx

Well-Known Member
I am a delivery driver with nearly 30 years of service and wonder everyday how I am going to make it to the finish line. I worked with guys that stole time from this company for years and it was wrong. Todays technology eliminates that and that’s a good thing. However, when I learned my route years ago I averaged around 115 stops a day. I did the job and got off the clock. Now it’s more like 145 a day. These 30, 40, even 50 more stops a day are brutal on someone that has nearly 30 years of service and wear and tear on their body. I am at the point where I regret staying here and would not recommend this job to anyone. I could have been a lot healthier and happier making less money somewhere else.
How old where you when you went driving?
 

tourists24

Well-Known Member
I started young and have to work 8 more years to get my full pension. My knees and hips ache like hell now.
You don't need that full pension if you can't enjoy it. I'm hanging it up this Friday and am not getting a full pension. But after 6 surgeries I made the decision that enough is enough. Do the retirement calculator and see what you'd make
 

Babagounj

Strength through joy
You don't need that full pension if you can't enjoy it. I'm hanging it up this Friday and am not getting a full pension. But after 6 surgeries I made the decision that enough is enough. Do the retirement calculator and see what you'd make
Checkout private medical coverage costs if you are under 65.
The sticker shock can kill any early retirement plans.

Can you take a combo job ?
 

tourists24

Well-Known Member
Checkout private medical coverage costs if you are under 65.
The sticker shock can kill any early retirement plans.

Can you take a combo job ?
I'm 55 and am eligible for retiree insurance. $400/month for me and my wife. Good enough for me. But yes, private insurance kills the wallet for sure
 

UnionStrong

Sorry, but I don’t care anymore.
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Snatch the pebble, grasshopper
 
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