You work too hard, I've said it before, but obviously there's a need which you have said before. In between there's a balance and leaning more towards the moment, living life right, is a good way to go. I'm doing the same and also have an end date for when I'll exit the workforce, not too far away, but there's a bit do do prior to that. Life is short so we gave to make sure it's lived properly right?
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Properly is a mystery to me. It seems to be a moving target. "Best I can live life" is what I am doing these days.
On the Highway I try to keep it between the painted lines.
Here on the Hive I read between the lines, you know this. With your guidance I have also learned to "keep it between the lines" on this hive way. (Threema if I need to know I will ask there)
This long haul is a desperation move. 10k in 10 days revenue generation turnaround. Wolves are at the door. Then again when were they not?
We will see if this turnaround is a success a week from this Monday. Then maybe back to normal 500 mile radius runs.
We will see 👀
Linehaul is a different beast as far as transport goes, so many variables that can add additional cost as you know. I hope it goes ok.
Have you got some way of mitigating some of your financial pressures? I mean, it's not easy to do so, but sometimes it's worth ripping the bandaid off quickly and early to allow one to move forward a little more easily later. Not that I expect and answer to that on the blockchain, but it's something I've never been afraid to do; reducing debt and shifting focus has at times helped immensely.
20 mph sustained crosswinds so far on this run have cost me several hundred dollars in fuel via 2 mpg drop (6.5 to 4.5) on 1200+miles at avrg of 3 bucks per gl.
So yeah, Fucken Variables Suck. 😡🤬
Kelly is my secret weapon. The breadwinner now at nearly 60k per yr. And she is considering another promotion/position of + 11k.
So Trucking can go away at any time and a 9-5 that I would absolutely hate would replace it. Budget would be brutal and tight but dooable. Just trying to avoid all that.
Yep, that's what I was talking about. Delays, breakdowns etc. All have to be factored in when quoting, or one takes the risk I guess.
I'm wondering if you letting the truck go and taking a "regular" job might reduce stress and help get you guys on track for an exit of the workforce. You can't truck forever. 9-5's suck but if it gets you to where you want to be then maybe worth dealing with? Just thinking out loud.
Oh so your that voice in my head..!😅😆😂
Yeah, been considering the options alot.
Stumbling over my poor Pennsyl-Tucky farm boy leaving school early education history and the not answering to anyone in being my own boss for over 30 years now.
Do not know if at 58 1/2 years could I adapt and overcome these two major obstacles. But I have to consider trying it. I could always come back to trucking.
I get it, doubt creeps in and causes people to remain inactive. Like you say though, if it doesn't work out then there's options to revert. I guess you need to know what you need financially now and into the future, what things can be sacrificed now to reduce debt/expenditure, and decide around that.