
Switching companied
Hi.My name is Bobby.I drive Tractor trailer and was offered a job last December/2015. As you may know, drivers who drive over the road get paid by the mile.Well, the above mentioned company offered me a North East regional driving position at a very good rate, home every weekend and the availability of at least 2,000 miles a week.I took the job and started driving for them in the beginning of January, 2016.Since then I've not seen more than 1200-1400 miles per week and have fallen way behind on all my bills. I applied to many reputable companies the past three months and finally got a job offer last week from another over the road company and am in the process of changing jobs.The new job will allow me to earn the money I need to catch up on my bills and begin to live a much better life.The draw back is that I'll have to stay out two weeks at a time instead of five days. It's so true that you always have to sacrifice something to gain something.Wish I had the money to do Day Trading and be able to be home with my loved ones every day.But for now I'll be driving my life away. Sincerely, Bobby M.

Hi Robert, Is it possible for you to speak with your current manager about receiving more hours? I would definitely try that if working only 5 days is what makes you happier.
I don’t have any children yet or anyone I’m directly responsible for other than myself but I can still appreciate your desire to be active in your families lives. Those driving jobs are in high demand but the amount of hours needed behind the wheel in order to make ends meat is overwhelming. Nothing has to last forever Robert. Your ability to evaluate the circumstances of your previous job and make that hard decision to leave the company leeds me believe that your a goal orientated person. Set a goal to catch up on your bills and accumulate enough savings to be in a better space to look into other ventures within a certain timeframe. In the meantime, keep searching for other job opportunities that meet your personal work/life balance requirements. I’m confident that you will be in better space within a short time. Stay encouraged!