I left tech (C# developer for a partner reselling/customising the MS XRM/Dynamics CRM platform in the UK a few years ago to get my HGV (CDL in the US?) license and drive trucks.
Honestly, I love it, generally I talk to the office to get my route/keys at the start of the shift and I won’t talk to them again until the end of my shift.
Money wise I’m earning more (but working longer/more “antisocial” hours) and I like when I drop my keys off I don’t have to think about work until my next shift, no emails while I’m off with “just one quick thing” I can genuinely enjoy not working.
Made the change probably 2 years ago now, and lucked into a decent company who take on new drivers (most places want 1-2 years experience for insurance purposes) who I’ve been with since I started.
I left tech (C# developer for a partner reselling/customising the MS XRM/Dynamics CRM platform in the UK a few years ago to get my HGV (CDL in the US?) license and drive trucks.
Honestly, I love it, generally I talk to the office to get my route/keys at the start of the shift and I won’t talk to them again until the end of my shift.
Money wise I’m earning more (but working longer/more “antisocial” hours) and I like when I drop my keys off I don’t have to think about work until my next shift, no emails while I’m off with “just one quick thing” I can genuinely enjoy not working.
Made the change probably 2 years ago now, and lucked into a decent company who take on new drivers (most places want 1-2 years experience for insurance purposes) who I’ve been with since I started.