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Aug 12, 2021 6:13:08 GMT -5
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Post by span870 on Aug 12, 2021 6:13:08 GMT -5
I drive a concrete truck. Hours are just ridiculous. 60-90 hours a week. 5 to 6 days and Saturday is usually guaranteed.. No idea what time I work the next day until about 5 the previous day. Some days it'll be an 8am start, others midnight, 1,2, or 3am. I get two weeks off a year.. I make good money but no time for anything else. I haven't ran a dog in well over a year. Plus in the midst of a home remodel. I stay where I'm at I will have the money to remodel the house but I'll have to pay someone for most. Room for advancement in this but it'll always be concrete hours.
Job opportunity comes up. 6am to 6pm 3-12's Friday Saturday, and Sunday. 18 days of pto a year from day one.. Pay is give or take the same as I make now but not as much opportunity for overtime. Technically I'd make less per paycheck because lack of overtime. I'll be able to do the house but it'll take a bit longer but I'll be able to do most myself and not hire a contractor. I figure that'll be a wash on cost contracting it out vs. doing it myself. Room for advancement here also with decent jump in pay each time.
Now the kicker to this. I have zero debt. Nada. Everything including the house is payed off. I'm 46. What would you do.
To add. Both kids out of school and working
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Aug 12, 2021 6:33:31 GMT -5
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Aug 12, 2021 6:33:31 GMT -5
That’s a hard decision. Working all weekends would be tough as that’s usually when most others have off to do things as they are working during the week. If that’s not the case with your family then by all means I’d go with the new opportunity. Seems you are already working Fridays and most Saturdays anyway. Plus then you’d have all week to run your dogs when everyone else is working.
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Aug 12, 2021 7:01:32 GMT -5
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Post by scrub-buster on Aug 12, 2021 7:01:32 GMT -5
With the new job you would have a lot more time off? What do you value your free time at? I work 12 hour shifts. I would hate a Monday-Friday job. I love having full days off during the week.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Aug 12, 2021 7:14:11 GMT -5
If you have zero debt, it sounds like you know how to cut costs and live frugally.
For me it would be a no-brainer, come up with a budget that works with your new income and enjoy your life.
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Post by greghopper on Aug 12, 2021 7:35:20 GMT -5
I would talk with current work and see if they can make things work for you if not probably move on!
They have to know that replacing you may not be easy…. It’s better to have that Truck moving then setting even if it a reduced amount!
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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 12, 2021 7:49:45 GMT -5
With the ability to drive big trucks you can pretty much pick your job these days, if you don't care what you drive.
If there is no possibility of them working with you move on. With no debt and a marketable skill you can do so.
There is more to life than work, especially if you don't care for it.
In any case, best of luck!!
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Aug 12, 2021 7:50:46 GMT -5
Post by jjas on Aug 12, 2021 7:50:46 GMT -5
Do you know anyone who works for the new company? If you have any questions now would be a good time to ask them.
Or like Greg said, perhaps your present employer would be willing to work with you (if they can and you still want to stay there).
In the end, if you think the new job would fit your lifestyle better then go for it. Good luck with your decision.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Aug 12, 2021 7:55:03 GMT -5
Remember to that you are 46 and in ten years that's 56 and doing hard projects are a little tougher and harder. Now add another 5 to get into the 60's is another story, etc.. I know as I get order (60 now) that I appreciate time off more than pay. I changed jobs 6 years ago to find easier mental work, less travel. Luckily I found a local job with close to same pay, but very little to no travel, and no weekend work. It was time to take care of myself a little.
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Aug 12, 2021 8:03:53 GMT -5
Post by jman46151 on Aug 12, 2021 8:03:53 GMT -5
Could you take the new job and still be on call a day or two to drive the concrete truck? That way you could come closer to your normal pay but still have more time off.
Also if you're pouring footings for a warehouse next week in Whitestown you could be at my jobsite.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 12, 2021 8:17:12 GMT -5
Time is yours, and everyone’s, commodity. It’s valuable to us. How you use your time is your choice. The question is Do you want to sell most your time or keep more for yourself? Personally I like to use my time for what I enjoy doing, not working my butt off, no matter what the pay is.
You’re in a very unique position to make that choice for a 46 year old. Not many of that age are debt free. In other words you have a lot of flexibility.
My advice is - go for a job that meets your financial needs and still give you plenty of free time.
There is a LOT more to life than work.
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Aug 12, 2021 8:32:07 GMT -5
Post by freedomhunter on Aug 12, 2021 8:32:07 GMT -5
I ask a few of my clients and associates in construction the same thing because I am right there with you. Most of them say keep going and bank it because it won't last much longer. Idle hands are the devil's playground, anyway. I haven't started my boat this year and don't really keep tabs on my work hours, but it is substantial and so is the money.
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Post by jjas on Aug 12, 2021 8:33:36 GMT -5
Woody Williams
Ain't that the truth. I don't know many people who say they wish they had worked more...
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Aug 12, 2021 8:37:24 GMT -5
Woody Williams Ain't that the truth. I don't know many people who say they wish they had worked more... and the few that do have a home issue and or have nothing else to do.
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Post by duff on Aug 12, 2021 9:14:36 GMT -5
You better stay in a concrete truck. You are not really the type to work around coworkers. If you are home more than 4 hrs a day your wife will be sure to leave. You will have to learn all new things to complain about. They probably won't let you work with a cope in. Maybe not even a bottle of RC cola either.
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Post by greghopper on Aug 12, 2021 9:38:31 GMT -5
90 hours in a week is a lot for a DOT driver must be some violations going on!
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Aug 12, 2021 12:12:51 GMT -5
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Post by treetop on Aug 12, 2021 12:12:51 GMT -5
Depends on your goals and congrats odd at your age that everything is paid off.
I’m in the same shoes but a bit older the nice thing about all the cash is pack it away and quit at 60 and enjoy yourself I could quit today if I wanted I honestly still enjoy the challenge of it that may sound odd to some but your job probably does not have a lot of challenge other watchIng out for idiots on the road
I don’t know if I really gave up everything had it not been for all the cash I would of never been able to go on a lot hunting and fishing trips that most people could not so yes I gave up some life but really made the most of it when I was off.
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Post by span870 on Aug 12, 2021 12:26:48 GMT -5
90 hours in a week is a lot for a DOT driver must be some violations going on! Mixer trucks are exempt from federal dot regulations. How, i don't know but they are.
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Aug 12, 2021 12:52:30 GMT -5
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Post by duff on Aug 12, 2021 12:52:30 GMT -5
90 hours in a week is a lot for a DOT driver must be some violations going on! Mixer trucks are exempt from federal dot regulations. How, i don't know but they are. Because a great lobby and you drive to a job site and sleep in the truck or watch tictock videos.
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Post by medic22 on Aug 12, 2021 12:52:59 GMT -5
Life is too short to spend at work.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Aug 12, 2021 12:55:06 GMT -5
Mixer trucks are exempt from federal dot regulations. How, i don't know but they are. Because a great lobby and you drive to a job site and sleep in the truck or watch tictock videos. How is that different from your job?
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