Good info 381, I've preached and preached to BRG, Big Dave, Tri, Kboom, Hippie, Wong, Hookman, SOR, and several others to stop posting the corny jokes, and BS, post only good informative info like myself.
Dementia setting in?
Huh? Did you say something? My James Bond style, mirror sun glasses, reflect away any useless information….
: show. I came into it knowing this wouldn’t be a long term destination. Coming up on a year and using the current state of trucking to use it to my advantage and go somewhere else as soon as I can. I truly wish the teamsters were stronger and stood up for drivers but seems like they just bend over. Lowest paying in this sector of the industry, garbage equipment, unorganized and nonsense of leadership. Company gets away with all manner of things and I see the writing on the wall. Going to try to get into fuel hauling or take up the TM at Estes down the street up on his standing offer as soon as I’m eligible.Breezy did you say something................. oh never mind I just stepped into a big ol pile of bull.....t barefoot.
How many times must I tell you, always wear your boots when you sign on TB?
Yes sir I forgot again.
You will fully understand the lack of company paid pension when you get to retirement age unless you are paying into some retirement plan out of your own pocket.
Isn't saving/investing for your own retirement the smart thing to do regardless of any pension you may get?
Young man as a retired Teamster may I say thank you for carrying on a tradition in your family. I too was a youngster thrilled to have a union job making alot of money with great medical insurance for a growing family. One thing I learned Ltl & trucking in general produces grumpy drivers/dock hands but it's part of the business. Not for the weak of heart. I too thought these old guys suck but if you pay close attention you will see who is really a good intentioned person inside but might have a understandable bitterness towards the company. Do yourself a big favor & make it a point to get to know them as I'll bet a few will take you under their wings and show you the ropes, both good & bad, how you use that knowledge is up to you so don't condemn them learn from them. some you will learn are plain a**holes. let them be. Trust me some may seem jaded but you may be surprised what you can learn from them. I for one am rooting for Yellow, or whatever they want to be called, to make it. Make and save as much as you can for your future but keep family first. I'll get off my soapbox now so good luck and may God bless you tremendously. PS: go to your local union meetings & get involved.
It sure is but how many non union guys did you talk with over the years brag about their wage? As soon as you mentioned pension or how much do your benefits cost out of pocket they would shut up quick.
What corny jokes ?
Well said.Young man as a retired Teamster may I say thank you for carrying on a tradition in your family. I too was a youngster thrilled to have a union job making alot of money with great medical insurance for a growing family. One thing I learned Ltl & trucking in general produces grumpy drivers/dock hands but it's part of the business. Not for the weak of heart. I too thought these old guys suck but if you pay close attention you will see who is really a good intentioned person inside but might have a understandable bitterness towards the company. Do yourself a big favor & make it a point to get to know them as I'll bet a few will take you under their wings and show you the ropes, both good & bad, how you use that knowledge is up to you so don't condemn them learn from them. some you will learn are plain a**holes. let them be. Trust me some may seem jaded but you may be surprised what you can learn from them. I for one am rooting for Yellow, or whatever they want to be called, to make it. Make and save as much as you can for your future but keep family first. I'll get off my soapbox now so good luck and may God bless you tremendously. PS: go to your local union meetings & get involved.
When 401 k was first offered a high up union agent said “ that is dumbest thing you can do, they will use that against you in negotiations “
There, fixed it for you.
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Hillbilly is so old and not with the current times.It also may be insulting to country folk .Try stump jumper instead.
