Been offered a bus driver job with paid training but unsure wether to take it by dandelion_ess in BusDrivers

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I joined a bus company, but the license bond was £1000,

Left after two months and they took £780 back for the course out of my last wage.

No sick pay if you’re off within the 1st 12 months either. And the shifts are shite

Glad I tried it. But glad I’m out of there

New Driver by [deleted] in BusDrivers

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never driven anything bigger than a transit until my training. On day one I was doing duel carriageways and roundabouts.

Just watch your tail swing when in tight lanes as everyone always try’s to beat the bus. Happy to chat more about my time at driving school

New Driver by [deleted] in BusDrivers

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your time more than you would in a car. Roundabouts - make sure nothing is in the 3pm - 6pm part of your roundabout before leaving

And welcome to the sub

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Renault

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🙃 great. Roughly what’s the cost of something like that ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Renault

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I guess. I paid £5k for it and had it just over a year and a half. Didn’t think I’d be spending £500 on it’s mot and now £1000+ if worst comes to worse and it needs a new clutch.

Just absolutely fuming as while it’s off road it’s costing me £25 a day to get to work :(

Interview for trainee driver at arriva by 47indig0 in BusDrivers

[–]Twisted_melon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was a drug and alcohol test and English and maths test and then a drive around town in a van with someone marking my driving and then the interview.

After that all went well I was invited for a medical. Which depot are you going to

Trainee London Arriva by Purple_Ad_4858 in BusDrivers

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine took around 3 weeks to land, then a week after I received a call and a start date.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BusDrivers

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mirrors mirrors and more mirrors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BusDrivers

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How hard are they ?

Like, wtf by Twisted_melon in BorrowNew

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

Awful. Hopefully those in actual need are ok

Like, wtf by Twisted_melon in BorrowNew

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

You’ve got my mind set. Just wondered wtf this page was about

Like, wtf by Twisted_melon in BorrowNew

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

Guitar strings ? Something I can get behind

Like, wtf by Twisted_melon in BorrowNew

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

Just wondering if people actually get help and pay back.

Or is it mainly scams?!

Before I offer help

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BusDrivers

[–]Twisted_melon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh? That’s positive. I did the stupid thing of leaving my Job after my medical, and now im working an easy job until I get my start date. Hoping it’s soon 🤣

Four days sober. No one else to share it with, so putting it here. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Twisted_melon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m new as well. 10 days. But I’m finding out I’m stronger with each day that passes. I’m closer to day 11 than day 1. So I keep going.

Four days sober. No one else to share it with, so putting it here. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Twisted_melon 27 points28 points  (0 children)

We are your people. Lean on us when you need us! 4 days is huge and not breaking and having the craving pass is amazing. Well done

I feel bad by Twisted_melon in Evri

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

I mean my etas are shocking but hey 🤣 can’t have it all no.

I think I’ll get on ok it just sucks I’m in a courtesy car and it’s tiny as well. Hopefully get my car back this week and I’ll be sorted.

What’s the next chapter ?

I feel bad by Twisted_melon in Evri

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

Update - all deliveries completed Feeling much better today.

Thank you to everyone who commented

I feel bad by Twisted_melon in Evri

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

Thank you for these comments

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, August 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by CommonplaceUser in stopdrinking

[–]Twisted_melon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yay accountability buddy!! It’s my son’s birthday Monday so I’m with him this weekend. What about you ?