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A Career On The Road: Important Facts To Consider

Posted on June 28, 2018January 3, 2019 by ben

When it comes to careers on the road, your options are seemingly endless. You could be a trucker, a motorcycle courier, a delivery driver, a removals specialist— and many more besides. If you have a passion for driving and want to ensure you don’t spend your working life stuck behind a desk, a driving-related career is definitely worth considering.

However, nothing in life is simple, and this is particularly true when it comes to driving for a living. As wonderful as a job out on the open road may sound, the reality may be rather different. So before you take the leap into this huge career change, pause for a moment to read through the following…

Driving Work Is Often Part Of The Gig Economy

Driving work such is a huge contributor to the so-called gig economy. While there are benefits to this type of work, it can also be insecure, unreliable, and unsustainable. While it is possible to drive for a living on an employed, contracted basis, the opportunities are far fewer compared to those performed on a ‘gig’ basis.

The Work Can Be Tougher Than You Expect

It’s tempting to think that driving work is incredibly simple. You sit in a vehicle, steer it in the right direction, and listen to your favorite radio station for hours on end— it sounds perfect!

However, the reality isn’t quite so rosy. For example, trucking fleets often see staff turnover rates of 95% due to the demands of the job. As a result, it may be best to try part-time driving work alongside your regular job before you make the switch completely. This should help you get an insight into whether the reality of driving work matches with your perception of what it would be like.

Driving Is Dangerous

No matter the vehicle, no matter the roads, no matter the occupation— the fact remains: driving is dangerous. The more time you spend driving, the higher the chances you may find yourself having to pick up the pieces after a after a motorcycle crash or car wreck. This increased danger in your daily life could also mean…

Your Life Insurance Premiums May Increase

When you buy life insurance, the company will assess your circumstances for potential risk. Given the rather grim road crash statistics in this country, a life insurance provider will assess anyone who drives for a living as having a significant risk to their life as part of their daily work. As a result, you could see your premiums rise, which could put a strain on your family’s budget.

In Conclusion

Done right, a driving-related career can genuinely be as wonderful as you hope it can be. However, it’s important to know the facts about such a dramatic shift in your working life. Having read through the above, you should be able to approach the possibility with an informed, realistic viewpoint, which should ultimately help guide you towards the right decision.

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