Trucker Love Delivery from out here on the big road bro. Your inspiration here is something I cherish and look forward to every day that I find time to sign in here at the Hive. Knowing that all we have said here. That this will live on the Hive Blockchain long after we are gone is both bittersweet and comforting. I have been learning to live for the moment and tomorrow be damned lately... 🥺
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?
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.