Do you get paid the break in the middle? Here the break gets paid at half the rate. Making it attractive for those chasing more pay

I'm a driver and I have no idea what I'm doing today. Just told to come in and wait to see which routes can run.

My advice is to call Translink to get the most updated information.

More non huge, not luxury people movers...

Toyota voxy/noha, Toyota roomy or Toyota sienta

Nah, my real last name...borrero

TIL my last name means executioner.

Inala heights?

Solved. For some reason, the free items disappeared from the orders. But they do appear from on the support section. I managed to claim all items, no issue.

Thanks 👍

Thanks, was not aware of it.

Just found your past by pure chance. I'm in Australia and in a similar situation... Tired of a career, tried moving to software development. Didn't work so now driving buses.

Hope you're doing well

In general it has been a positive change. I was really struggling in my previous position. I worked at a med lab mainly doing routine medical testing. The work environment turned very ugly with management changes a few years ago.

I also enjoy lab work, I got to do regular work, some light research and IT duties.

The most difficult part of the change has been the lower pay and the monotony of the job. We have a lot of different routes, but it's still just driving around.

But it's pretty nice being your own boss out there... Other drivers ask me how I'm dealing with the stress of operating a city bus and I'm like - man this is the chillest job I've had in over a decade!

Med lab scientist here for many years. Needed a change 🙂

I don't think it is. Single storey 4b Houses in Sumner (not a particularly attractive suburb). Were selling for $500k in 2018. Now they are selling for $900k.

I'm 39 and six months into it. I was severely burnt out from 15 years in my previous professional career.

Is this what I dreamt I would be doing at almost 40? Nope. But I'm sleeping better than I have in years, and my anxieties as Monday approaches are gone.

Biggest cons for me have been the monotony of the job and the lower pay. But it is so nice being your own boss once out on the road.

What about driving buses. I'm not sure if your injury would prevent it. You can sign up and do broken shifts where you get a big break in the middle that pays at half the rate. I know blokes pulling over 100k doing 6 days a week

I know a uni student doing teaching who drives buses for the council.

I would diy that. Replace the wall using blocks you can get at Bunnings for around $5 each. It has a rear locking lip to keep everything in place. Congratulations on the new place!

Sorry I just read the 'online' part of your reply. Hang in there.

Regarding the bus operator job. They have intakes around every four weeks. It moves pretty slow and it can take a few months between applying and starting training.

Once you hear from them (and you will), get your General Drivers Authorisation ready to speed things up.

Refresh my memory... Was the test the group interview?

I have recently become a bus driver with BCC, if you need guidance through the process send me a PM.

150, 140. Both buz services that run every 15 minutes.

I agree with you. This situation is ridiculous and somehow needs to change because it is unsustainable.

I don't know. I remember friends in Sydney getting the same advice when houses could be had for $600k back in 2009.

Just got mine today. Feels like it took a little bit longer than previous times

This is Brisbane