Do 8 hour shift local jobs exist?
Posted by toaster_express@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 11 comments
I've been working 10-12 hour shift 5-7 days a week since I was 18. I would really like to slow down and enjoy life a little bit more. I've been in this industry for about a year now and coming to the realization that in this industry the standard shift is 10-12 hours. Are 8 hour local jobs a thing?
Naive-Appointment-23@reddit
Fuel during the slow seasons 😂😂
Realdominicberetta@reddit
JB intermodal I work 9 hrs only a day pay is mid but i like not being a slave
scottiethegoonie@reddit
my buddy switched from swift to JB intermodal and says the same thing. 9 hrs instead of 11 or 12. Same money.
scottiethegoonie@reddit
Waste jobs are 8 hours. Class B recycling as well.
FeaR_FuZiioN@reddit
I worked for a contractor at FedEx and had literally the best work life balance ever. 5 days a week, weekends off, holidays off & paid, 7 hour shifts and was at an unbelievably good hourly rate. Miss that job but me and my wife have to move to Germany so I had to quit. They told me if I ever come back to this state then I’ll have my job waiting for me. Awesome guys man
Imaginativested@reddit
Yard drivers usually work between 8-12 hr shifts with set schedules you can plan your life around.
Enterhandleshere@reddit
Try to find something that is 4 days on 12 hours a shift, a lot of companies out in Canada are moving towards that better life balance and stability on both ends. 3 day weekends make a huge difference. Always remember the worst someone can say is no.
CoolTemperature1602@reddit
Sure. I have one where a lot of runs are only 8hrs and they can ask you to stay up to 9.
Entraprenuerrrrr@reddit
If you find one and it pays well, jump on it. it'll be your only opportunity. 10-12 is normal. 9 is a short day.
colleensdoormat@reddit
I had one that was 9 hrs, and 4 10 hr days isnt unheard of. Dont think I ever had one that was 8 hrs regularly.
12InchPickle@reddit
I’ve yet to see one for 8 hours. Most I see are 10 or even 12.