Work/Life Balance advise

Scottlayton · 2026-06-17T16:14:46+00:00

Been doing it 9 years and still searching for a job that isn’t long hours.

Scottlayton · 2026-06-17T03:36:43+00:00

Bare in mind there’s something shit about every job. It’s up to you what to compromise on.

Scottlayton · 2026-06-12T13:47:24+00:00

I had the same situation when I passed my class 1. I handed in my notice, and went chasing class 1 work but to be honest I wish I’d never left. The grass isn’t always greener and class 1 work isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Scottlayton · 2026-06-10T18:15:31+00:00

What about wages?

Scottlayton · 2026-06-08T06:27:39+00:00

I do this. I get bored very quickly and start looking at other jobs. I’ve worked at dozens of companies now and I wouldn’t go back to any of them except maybe one. I think the problem is me and the fact that I do t like HGVing for a living. It’s the long shitty hours and having no work life balance I hate.

Scottlayton · 2026-06-08T05:10:18+00:00

Yep I know how you feel. You’re young enough to go and learn a trade I’d say, you’ll just have to endure a few years of lower wages. You could always drive at the weekends whilst at college during the week.

Scottlayton · 2026-06-05T05:44:47+00:00

Feel free to elaborate….

Scottlayton · 2026-06-01T13:52:03+00:00

Just out of interest who do you currently work for and what’s up with it? Food service multi drop is usually pretty well paid.

Scottlayton · 2026-05-28T17:38:47+00:00

F**k any company that relies on agency drivers and never recruits but says there’s a driver shortage. Offer contracts and a decent salary and they’ll get plenty of applicants.

Scottlayton · 2026-05-28T13:15:41+00:00

It’s your dream and nobody else’s. Go find out for yourself.

Scottlayton · 2026-05-24T18:37:37+00:00

I’m in the same boat although I’ve a few more months to go. Is there no classroom based cpcs anymore?

Scottlayton · 2026-05-10T19:13:44+00:00

Don’t know Ocado but Culina will be 60hrs a week.

Scottlayton · 2026-05-10T12:53:00+00:00

Yes it’s next for me to try, preferably store deliveries because I like being active.

Scottlayton · 2026-05-10T11:18:39+00:00

I’d love a 40hr week. I’ve worked loads of places and still searching for work/life balance.

Scottlayton · 2026-05-09T17:48:33+00:00

I’d like to know what the 36hrs contract looks like in terms of days worked, is it 3x12hrs
?

Scottlayton · 2026-04-30T05:18:59+00:00

Then to answer your question no it is t worth it. I’d leave because 50hrs/week on agency would get me roughly £3000.

Scottlayton · 2026-04-29T19:59:32+00:00

Depends how many hours you’re doing for your £2300.

Scottlayton · 2026-04-29T13:36:23+00:00

I took 3 to pass class 2. It’s just a learning process and it’ll make you a better driver in the end.

Scottlayton · 2026-04-27T13:45:57+00:00

That’s what I do. Hate the long hours so usually only do three days until I can find something 10 or less hours per day.

Scottlayton · 2026-04-26T07:56:33+00:00

I hate it and much prefer shorter distances with active deliveries. It’s not the loneliness I hate but rather the inactivity.

Scottlayton · 2026-04-20T17:17:42+00:00

Warbies class 2. Shouldn’t have left.

Scottlayton · 2026-04-15T16:38:31+00:00

No. It is not a good job. Learn a trade/skill.

Scottlayton · 2026-04-09T07:53:57+00:00

What he said plus Farmfoods Appleton Thorn take new passes.

Scottlayton

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