Yup that's exactly what im saying. But it usually takes a lot of senority nowadays to get a combo job. Lots of senior drivers getting tired of the bs, the
whoopins physically everyday and the crazy hours. Highly sought out nowadays, them combo jobs.That's exactly what I'm trying to get in order. My back is already starting to show signs of wear at 30... I want to get as many hours in good pay and put away as I can, before I'm too old to get anywhere. That's why I'm thinking driving, because between moving houses in my spare time and putting out unbelievable numbers in the freight, I think driving will be a little easier on me. Moving houses is no joke. Try getting an oak dresser that someone built, over a damn balcony, because its too big and not collapsible. No fun. That's at least a weekly scenario too... Don't even get me started on slate pool tables.
After driving for 28 yrs my advice is to go for ,listen to others and make your own opinion(everybody has one)deliver by the methods taught and keep your own integrity no matter what.
I thought about going to a combo job, but the thought of humping cardboard for 8 hours a day seemed to be harder than driving. At least driving we get a break as we drive from stop to stop, while working inside, you have to steadily hump boxes for hours at a time with little or no break. That has to be harder on the joints than a driving job.
Every center has different combo jobs bro. We got guys that gas and park trucks from 5 to 1 or work 12 midnight to 9am, parking trucks in line up for 4 hours and then loading trucks for 4 hours. Piece of cake both jobs and decent hours to still have a decent amount of time to still have a life or get stuff done at home.
Also, a thought that crossed my mind. See, I am one of their favorite work horses. Which to me means if I do go combo, they will find a way to give me 2 hard jobs, I think.
You have absolutely nothing to lose by trying it. When I left part time I didn't know of driving was going to be for me, but as long as I had the opportunity I felt that I should try it. You like to stay active, so this might be a good fit for you. The job is what you make of it. A lot of stuff is crappy, and it's easy to get an attitude, but that's just the business. Don't take things personal that aren't meant personal and you'll be a lot happier.
I hope it's that quick. Ha. The heat is always fun in Local 104. You know I'll stay hydrated.
Yes, but I've seen our combos get shuffled around a lot. I guess I could always grieve or something if I got one and they tried to do that.
Almost all of our 22.3 jobs are load on midnight, load on preload. 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hour lunch break. No OT and a big cut in hourly wage. Sounds like a great career move.
