Question for those who have worked in jobs that involved driving a vehicle (such as pizza delivery)?
(2011-07-11 14:25:09) 1. Says: Did you find the challenges of the job to be drastically harder during winter than in summer?how much harder is it to drive in snowy winter conditions than in summer?
what about being exposed to cold weather every time you enter/exit your car. Did that bother you?
Did you sometimes have "cabin fever" where you feel like you just can't drive out there when it's snowing?2. Says: I helped out a cousin who was driving a pizza truck, and I agree with your observations. However driving in inclement weather was a double edged sward . The stresses and dangers of having an accident were great. On the other hand tips were better, but only a fool would ris their safety for a few more pennies.
My cousin left the job went to college and became a soial worker
Hope this helps3. Says: I drive a truck and trailer in Illinois for my job and to answer your questions:
Did you find the challenges of the job to be drastically harder during winter than in summer? YES! The winter months were the tough because you not only had to worry about driving in the cold whether/snow but you had to worry about everyone around you. During the first part of winter, people forget how to drive in the snow and unsalted roads make it even more of a challenge.
What about being exposed to cold weather every time you enter/exit your car. Did that bother you? YES! We could only use the truck to warm up because most of my job is outside and we have to get our job done. It was even tougher having the loud truck run and God forbid you shut it off because diesel will gell in a blink of an eye in winter. Its very tough to get out of truck when your nice and warm in the cab.
Did you sometimes have "cabin fever" where you feel like you just can't drive out there when it's snowing? YES! But the the fact that the company will easily find someone else to do my job makes it a little more tollerable when I'm unemployed.
If your working outside when its cold/snowing, my best advice is to keep warm (NOT HOT!!) and to keep yourself moving.4. Says: I was a substitute on 3 different rural mail routes for 7 years. Although it doesn't snow often here in Mississippi (thank the Lord), I did have to drive on ice a few times from the middle of my pickup. I just took it slow and careful. As for getting in and out, I tried not to! However, I did ride for several hours at a time with the passenger window down. I turned my heater control knobs so that hot air would blow through both the dash vents and the floor vent, and closed the dash vent on the driver's side. I wore a t-shirt with a fleece pullover and a scarf around my neck. My biggest problem was small dirt roads and out of the area deer hunters driving way too fast. I was getting shocked by the static electricy buildup. I found that if I held on to the metal of the door, it wouldn't build up.5. Says: I live in Michigan where is snows 4 months of the year. I loved delivering pizzas! the worse the weather, the better the tips. with gas prices as high as they are now I don't know if I would still like that type of job Tag: Question for those who have worked in jobs that involved driving a vehicle (such as pizza delivery)?