Wanting to return to part-time after completing 30 day probation

[ACupOfBrown]

Hey all,

I completed my 30 day probation as a Ft driver a while ago but decided it's not for me. I realize I should've returned earlier but I thought after the 30 days everything would just kind of fall in place.

Well, they haven't and the only time I'm able to make it back to the building at a reasonable time is if I skip my lunch and breaks. On top of that I just don't really enjoy it. I feel that if I can't do the job properly and I'm not in it 100% then it's better to give the job to someone else.

So I ask, is it possible to return to the hub? I was also a pt air driver. Will I get that job back as well?

 

[km3]

My understanding is that once you're full-time, you're full-time. Best you can do at this point is put in your letter of intent for a combo job inside the building (if your building even has any), and hope you get lucky.

You can also ask your steward about the possibility of getting on the 9.5 list to (hopefully) reduce overtime while you're driving.

 

[dookie stain]

Honestly it blows monkey Johnson sometimes...but when you're brand new you get dumped on the most...it does get better...try to stick it out for a little bit longer until you get some guys under yoi

 

[35years]

I absolutely hated the job for the first 6 months.

You may want to give it a bit more time, it gets easier.
Once you feel competent, then decide if you want to keep the job.
It is not for everyone, but what you are experiencing now is not what the job will be like in a few months.

 

[Wally]

Quitters never win and winners never quit!

 

[Mr. Sir]

Or keep the job and enjoy the paychecks

 

[burrheadd]

Hey all,

I completed my 30 day probation as a Ft driver a while ago but decided it's not for me. I realize I should've returned earlier but I thought after the 30 days everything would just kind of fall in place.

Well, they haven't and the only time I'm able to make it back to the building at a reasonable time is if I skip my lunch and breaks. On top of that I just don't really enjoy it. I feel that if I can't do the job properly and I'm not in it 100% then it's better to give the job to someone else.

So I ask, is it possible to return to the hub? I was also a pt air driver. Will I get that job back as well?

Have your mommy write a note to your boss telling him this job is just to hard for little Billy

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Hey all,

I completed my 30 day probation as a Ft driver a while ago but decided it's not for me. I realize I should've returned earlier but I thought after the 30 days everything would just kind of fall in place.

Well, they haven't and the only time I'm able to make it back to the building at a reasonable time is if I skip my lunch and breaks. On top of that I just don't really enjoy it. I feel that if I can't do the job properly and I'm not in it 100% then it's better to give the job to someone else.

So I ask, is it possible to return to the hub? I was also a pt air driver. Will I get that job back as well?

Remember you are four years away from making a 100k

Something to think about

 

[Brownslave688]

Or keep the job and enjoy the paychecks

Either learn to enjoy the money or quit. Those are about the only two answers

 

[El Correcto]

Go put yourself in a massive amount of debt with two car payments, a house and kid. That usually makes the job less stressful.

 

[Box Ox]

Nothing about FT driving comes naturally at first. And it seems like you'll suffer over it as long as you're in the job. Which isn't true. You'll still work hard but it does get easier over time.

 

[ACupOfBrown]

Thanks everyone,

I signed up for the full-time combo list which becomes effective in June. If and when I get the call for that, I should have a clear idea whether I want to stay driving or not. Until then, I'm going to stick it out and continue putting in an honest effort.

The money is great, more than I know what to do with. If I end up here for the long-term and still find myself unhappy, I'll just buy a Corvette. That should make things better .

 

[Mr. Sir]

Thanks everyone,

I signed up for the full-time combo list which becomes effective in June. If and when I get the call for that, I should have a clear idea whether I want to stay driving or not. Until then, I'm going to stick it out and continue putting in an honest effort.

The money is great, more than I know what to do with. If I end up here for the long-term and still find myself unhappy, I'll just buy a Corvette. That should make things better .

You spelled Challenger wrong

 

[ACupOfBrown]

Nope, if it has more than two seats it's not a proper sports car. The new Demon Challenger looks amazing though.

 

[Brisket]

The money is great, more than I know what to do with. If I end up here for the long-term and still find myself unhappy, I'll just buy a Corvette. That should make things better .

Invest.

 

[Mr. Sir]

Nope, if it has more than two seats it's not a proper sports car. The new Demon Challenger looks amazing though.

Have you seen its stats? It's power is insane

 

[Brownslave688]

You spelled Challenger wrong

Only @RonBurgandy?????????? would like that chicom piece of crap.

 

[Notcool]

I've been pt for 10 years and was thinking the same thing I got one more week to qualify. I've scratched 5 already. I'm on a heavy business bulk route. I push the airs to the last minute everyday. Lol I've learned it but it kinda sucks. I have much respect for drivers. The main problem is the training. Zero diad training other than computer time. I don't know how drivers go out blind though after their 30 days lol

 

[ManInBrown]

Put your big boy pants on and man up. It'll get better. The first year is going to suck. You're the center

Wait a few months and then slowly and strategically start to push back on them somewhat. It gets better. Just give it time

 

[ManInBrown]

Have your mommy write a note to your boss telling him this job is just to hard for little Billy

I LOL'd vociferously