What's Boiling Your Pi$$ Today?
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That perceived backlash seems to be feared by many folk HS.
But I don't understand why that is?
At the moment the lefties wave their arms about & stamp their feet in outrage. Until they get their own way.
But what could they do if they were simply ignored or better still, told to shut up?
They could do some more arm waving/foot stamping I suppose. Possibly throw in a few accusations of fascism as well. But what could they actually do to reverse whatever it was that they didn't like? My guess is that if they had to man-up. They'd back down so fast. The sudden change in altitude would give them nose bleeds!
MartytheMartian
Legendary Knight
There has been a distinct sea change in recent years where we seem to no longer have acceptance of the rule of law and it appears that a certain group of people, who assume they are correct in everything they do, get their way simply by shouting and 'protesting'. Look at that young fellow Rittenhouse - whatever one believes a jury has cleared him of the charges but people all the way to the Whitehouse think that they have the right to declare that trial 'corrupt' simply because they have decided he is guilty and, of course, they couldn't possibly be wrong could they? Then you have those utter assholes that call themselves 'Insulate Britain' who are determined that, whether the public in general agree or not, they are right and they will have their way. At one time the law would simply have gone in, cracked skulls, and ended their 'protest' where now the cops nancy around at the edges and try and stop frustrated members of the public from dealing with the protestors. We now have minority rule and that minority are generally complete assholes with a superhuman sense of their own intelligence and a subhuman real world intelligence level.
half ton
Legendary Knight
You're lucky Duck,Last year we had no pay rise and no Christmas piss up......I think it will be the same this year as we are running at a loss and up for sale.
Sarky B’stard
Legendary Knight
Political polarisation….. you see the same phenomenon in Argentina where they have convinced themselves the Falklands are ‘theirs’ and are not amenable to reason, never mind counter argument based on law and possession.
They've been very quiet since a few got locked up.
They might have only received a few months each. But the idea of being behind bars at Christmas. Instead of at home with their families. Seems to have made the others happy to ignore the climate "emergency" for now
BAD LUCK DUCK
Forum Duck
I agree they can't pay what the business isn't earning...
However they could treat drivers equally and offer all drivers and not a select few better break facilities...For example a certain rota gets paid an extra quid per hour as a fully equipped canteen with facilities to store and cook your own food ( basically a fully functional large kitchen and dining area with central heating television radio ) and not too mention the kitchen as just been fully modernised although nothing was wrong with the previous one and these select drivers were paid for the inconvenience to take breaks in their own vehicles but still had full access to toilet facilities and many other benefits...
Whilst they enjoy all that the rest of us have to take our breaks on our bus like me right now with no access to f#ck all..
Then you've got constantly changing shift patterns longer shifts than ever with stupid starting and finish times absolutely no family time or social life and to continuance of piling on more responsibilities and more distance school work which is not what a single driver signed up for the vast majority of drivers have had it...
Another one handed is notice in earlier I've been told...
I'm currently stuck on a freezing cold bus for my break with no facilities whatsoever..
I've had enough and come the new year will see about my medical to do my HGV...
I fancy driving a dangerous chemical and explosives truck..
That's gotta be good money and I reckon I got the right temperament for such a job..
Bad Billy
Piemantino Rossi
If you are hoping for better working conditions I think HGV driving will leave you more that a little let down mate, this country really doesn't cater for HGV's, limited parking areas & poor facilities are order of the day mate.I agree they can't pay what the business isn't earning...
However they could treat drivers equally and offer all drivers and not a select few better break facilities...For example a certain rota gets paid an extra quid per hour as a fully equipped canteen with facilities to store and cook your own food ( basically a fully functional large kitchen and dining area with central heating television radio ) and not too mention the kitchen as just been fully modernised although nothing was wrong with the previous one and these select drivers were paid for the inconvenience to take breaks in their own vehicles but still had full access to toilet facilities and many other benefits...
Whilst they enjoy all that the rest of us have to take our breaks on our bus like me right now with no access to f#ck all..
Then you've got constantly changing shift patterns longer shifts than ever with stupid starting and finish times absolutely no family time or social life and to continuance of piling on more responsibilities and more distance school work which is not what a single driver signed up for the vast majority of drivers have had it...
Another one handed is notice in earlier I've been told...
I'm currently stuck on a freezing cold bus for my break with no facilities whatsoever..
I've had enough and come the new year will see about my medical to do my HGV...
I fancy driving a dangerous chemical and explosives truck..
That's gotta be good money and I reckon I got the right temperament for such a job..
On the plus side money has gone up, drivers on the fleet I manage are earning between £800-£1100 a week, plus night out money which is tax free, but they work a lot of hours & are away all week.
A mate of mine recently got a £9000pa pay rise
He moans about the job but it sounds ok to me.
He works nights & it's one long distance trip per shift. He rocks up at work picks up a loaded trailer off the loading bay. Drives for 3hrs or so. Backs onto another loading bay. Has a kip whilst he's unloaded. Then drives back to his starting point.
It sounds boring, but not difficult or stressful. And his wage is closer to £50k than £40k
Don the Don
Legendary Knight
Aye the old truck stop cafes appear to be disappearing from our roads, that and ladies of the night tapping on your drivers door maybe too much for you to cope with @BAD LUCK DUCK
..............so I am told
gazzatriumph
Legendary Knight
Maybe being invaded by Russia wouldn't be such a bad thing, they would soon get rid of the illegals and they are not too keen on the religion of peace.
BAD LUCK DUCK
Forum Duck
I quite fancy the title ofNever mind doing your HGV Duck.
Go for your true calling in life. A career in politics beckons!
" Duckfuherer "...
BAD LUCK DUCK
Forum Duck
Sounds like your drivers are doing better than us money wise...
I'm already stopping on route and taking a piss or crap at the side of the bus so I may as well do HGV and get paid decent at least...
I'm already stopping on route and taking a piss or crap at the side of the bus so I may as well do HGV and get paid decent at least...
BAD LUCK DUCK
Forum Duck
I'd do that...A mate of mine recently got a £9000pa pay rise
He moans about the job but it sounds ok to me.
He works nights & it's one long distance trip per shift. He rocks up at work picks up a loaded trailer off the loading bay. Drives for 3hrs or so. Backs onto another loading bay. Has a kip whilst he's unloaded. Then drives back to his starting point.
It sounds boring, but not difficult or stressful. And his wage is closer to £50k than £40k
Bad Billy
Piemantino Rossi
When I was running my own firm I had a contract with Sainsbury’s to supply weekend driver cover, I never booked myself on any shifts so I could cover anyone that went sick etc. But used to end up doing the odd shift as cover, loved it, pretty much as you described Jez, only it was 1 distance load or 3 local/ 1 local, 1 medium distance. All roll cages, unload yourself then load empties, kept you reasonably fit if you did it all the time I reckon.A mate of mine recently got a £9000pa pay rise
He moans about the job but it sounds ok to me.
He works nights & it's one long distance trip per shift. He rocks up at work picks up a loaded trailer off the loading bay. Drives for 3hrs or so. Backs onto another loading bay. Has a kip whilst he's unloaded. Then drives back to his starting point.
It sounds boring, but not difficult or stressful. And his wage is closer to £50k than £40k
Scrappy
Legendary Knight
That perceived backlash seems to be feared by many folk HS.
But I don't understand why that is?
At the moment the lefties wave their arms about & stamp their feet in outrage. Until they get their own way.
But what could they do if they were simply ignored or better still, told to shut up?
They could do some more arm waving/foot stamping I suppose. Possibly throw in a few accusations of fascism as well. But what could they actually do to reverse whatever it was that they didn't like? My guess is that if they had to man-up. They'd back down so fast. The sudden change in altitude would give them nose bleeds!
IMO a big part of the problem is that left wing activists are now embedded in most organisations, like the media and the civil service, so that when the odd politician does try to stand their ground those lefties do a hit job. Take Pritti Patel for example, she started in her position trying to kick her department in to shape, but her subordinates tried very hard to stitch her up with accusations of bullying etc, and running to the media who were all too willing to assist in the attempted assassination
And as I firmly believe that most of our politicians are tainted and have skeletons in the closet, they are too afraid of their dirty little secrets being exposed if they do stand up to the screeching lefties.
Last I heard my mate worked for a group that own dozens of different clothing/footware outlets.
It's huge with hundreds of branches.
Apparently the trailers have dozens of aluminium bars that can be slotted into place to span the inside. Then clothes on hangers are rammed into place on the bars to maximise the load.
Consequently, when he arrives at the drop off point. It all has to be taken off a few garments at a time & by hand.
Hence the opportunity for a nice long kip in his cab
Holy Shit
Legendary Knight
This country is influenced and ruled by minority prejudice,nothing else matters.That perceived backlash seems to be feared by many folk HS.
But I don't understand why that is?
At the moment the lefties wave their arms about & stamp their feet in outrage. Until they get their own way.
But what could they do if they were simply ignored or better still, told to shut up?
They could do some more arm waving/foot stamping I suppose. Possibly throw in a few accusations of fascism as well. But what could they actually do to reverse whatever it was that they didn't like? My guess is that if they had to man-up. They'd back down so fast. The sudden change in altitude would give them nose bleeds!