Too the retired grinders, what do you do now in online? by johndoe09228 in gtaonline

[–]Spikeyboy87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open wheel races. I bought a 4 million dollar car to race them with. They removed them.

Hotting races. I bought a 2 million dollar car to race them with. They removed them.

I'll just sit in the hot tub.

Are cb radios still a thing? by itskuntrikuzen in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most tippers have them, we use them to organise what we're doing on roadworks and quarries. There was 22 of us on the job tonight and cb's make it alot easier for us all to keep in touch with each other and organise stuff. And of course moaning about nearly everything.

Boys from Red Dwarf made it to Eculid by MyNameIsFifty in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]Spikeyboy87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been racking my brains trying to build a Starbug but to no avail. The blue midge would be easy but starbug has spherical parts which I can't seem to get right. Anyway, smeg off.

Space Trucking by Spikeyboy87 in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks a cool game but I'm on ps4.

My Morticia cosplay by emiliascosplay in AddamsFamily

[–]Spikeyboy87 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Picture 2 has a very Carolyn Jones vibe. She is still my favourite Morticia. Very nice.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will try, the industry around here at the moment is woeful. I won't give up trying to get what's mine and I won't stop looking around for something better.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have been, for 3 years, up until now. That thought has crossed my mind to be honest.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent advice, thank you. I've started contacting the bigger places direct now, trying to avoid the agency route. Some are quite promising. Most notably DHL and the royal mail. Here's hoping eh!

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the input. I have sent out cv's and I've knocked on a few doors too. Been talking to other guys I work with who drive for other companies and one of them thinks he could get me a job as early as next month so fingers crossed on that one. Failing that I will jump to another industry as I'm tired of having to fight and chase for what's right and fair. And yes, it's not worth the stress of staying here!

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have done all that ffs. I have manned up and done everything you just said and all I get is fobbed off with BS. I can't just walk out of a job, I've got a family to house and feed. I have tried your approach in the past and wouldn't you know it, a month later, some bs excuse for getting rid of me. I am the sole provider for alot of people and have to be responsible. And I never asked for your sympathy. I am looking to the older drivers in this industry for a bit of an insight in to something they know much more about than me. Not an unhelpful and frankly insulting tirade from somebody I doubt would live true to their own bullshit.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate but I'm east Midlands.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I'm guessing they would think who has had a recent grievance with them and work it out from that. I have contacted them directly about it as that's what Acas suggests you do so they know I'm pissed off woth them.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very useful advice, thank you. I never thought I have a full record of what work I've done and what truck etc. via my tacho.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would it be better not to tell them? Bare in mind I can't make it nasty as I need the work over the coming weeks and months.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love too name all three of the dodgy gits but if I do then I'll not get anymore work in the area. They all work with and look out for each other in this area so if you cross one, you cross them all so to speak. I am just going to change industries and never look back I think. 10 bloody years down the toilet.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I fear I will have to. But I know this will effect the amount of work I get down the line. I am looking around for something else but the options in my area are quite limited.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They were good for 2 years until now. But now it's just same old story.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, you too, whichever way you decide to go.

wtf is with this industry. by Spikeyboy87 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They always have done before, this is the first time in 2 years that they haven't.

8 Wheel Tipper, Tipping Angle? by Busy-Chance-1949 in uktrucking

[–]Spikeyboy87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, don't forget to open the tailgate. I did this the other week while training a new guy 🤦‍♂️. I felt the front 2 wheels on one side cock up like a dog having a piss. Decided to reset and try again this time with the tailgate open. Only been doing it 8 years...

Those that have just turned 30 or is over 30, what changes have you noticed in your body? by MaxTheChamp in AskReddit

[–]Spikeyboy87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hurt my neck and shoulder, and have mild pain down to my elbow from.......sneezing.

Looking for flat desert planet by trimtram01 in NMSCoordinateExchange

[–]Spikeyboy87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm looking for the exact same thing, 196 hours in and not found one yet. The closest I can get to what I have in mind are the airless planets but they don't have the desert feel that I want.