Truck Driver
(Male, Age 58) from racine, WI
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Truck Driver |
|---|---|
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 60 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | racine, WI |
| Years Experience | 25 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
United parcel Service
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
delivering packages
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
none
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
no I work on my own
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
I work out of the truck
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 7
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 4
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | leave the house |
| 8am to 9am | get to work |
| 9am to 10am | drive to the route |
| 10am to 11am | deliver packages |
| 11am to 12pm | deliver more packages |
| 12pm to 1pm | deliver more packages |
| 1pm to 2pm | deliver more packages |
| 2pm to 3pm | take lunch |
| 3pm to 4pm | deliver more packages |
| 4pm to 5pm | deliver more packages |
| 5pm to 6pm | deliver more packages |
| 6pm to 7pm | deliver more packages |
| 7pm to 8pm | take truck back to work |
| 8pm to 9pm | drive home |
| 9pm to 10pm | eat, watch tv |
| 10pm to 11pm | go to bed |
| 11pm to 12am | sleep |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
newspaper
What was the application process?
went and applied in person
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had to go through 3 interviews
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I don’t remember
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes, driving the truck
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
no, I didn’t even graduate high school
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
not really
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
go and apply
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
social skills for talking to customers, good driving record
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
don’t work too hard-really
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, I like driving and plan to retire from here
What are your current career goals?
to save up money and retire early
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | none | none | none | none |
| Prior Job 2 | none | none | none | none |
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