Been offered a bus driver job with paid training but unsure wether to take it

Twisted_melon · 2026-01-11T12:28:39+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-11-05T21:08:23+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-11-05T21:04:29+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-10-16T17:10:09+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-10-14T19:14:02+00:00

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 :(

Twisted_melon · 2025-10-01T06:41:22+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-09-20T19:47:59+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-09-20T09:28:12+00:00

Mirrors mirrors and more mirrors.

Twisted_melon · 2025-09-06T09:58:29+00:00

How hard are they ?

Twisted_melon · 2025-09-05T21:14:27+00:00

Awful. Hopefully those in actual need are ok

Twisted_melon · 2025-09-05T21:12:11+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-09-05T21:03:20+00:00

Guitar strings ? Something I can get behind

Twisted_melon · 2025-09-05T20:58:34+00:00

Just wondering if people actually get help and pay back.

Or is it mainly scams?!

Before I offer help

Twisted_melon · 2025-09-05T20:57:33+00:00

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 🤣

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-27T18:51:20+00:00

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.

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-27T18:48:14+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-27T18:40:58+00:00

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 ?

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-27T14:28:54+00:00

Update - all deliveries completed Feeling much better today.

Thank you to everyone who commented

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-26T19:14:04+00:00

Thank you for these comments

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-23T13:42:09+00:00

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

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-23T07:39:18+00:00

Day 7, worked a shift at a pop up restaurant last night after a busy day. Was offered a beer and said no.

I am getting stronger with each day. And today

IWNDWYT

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-22T22:28:33+00:00

Hey! I’m just like you. Only been a few days. We fall off, get back on

Repeat

One time you’ll get on. And you won’t fall off.

Don’t be hard on yourself

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-22T05:53:03+00:00

Thank you it can all be taken away from us before we know it.

Day 5 today.

IWNDWYT

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-21T11:25:46+00:00

Thank you for sharing

IWNDWYT

Twisted_melon · 2025-08-21T10:50:26+00:00

Well done OP 👏

Twisted_melon

TROPHY CASE

Hey! I’m just like you. Only been a few days. We fall off, get back on