this post was submitted on 15 May 2025
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Final thoughts (I broke hexbear with my wall of text):
Overall being a bus op is just another job, but its a job that can last a lifetime. Its stable, checks dont bounce, benefits are stellar, and serving the community (at least for me) gives me meaning. I used to work in IT for companies that were in bed with military contractors or made useless doohickeys. It was a stable career until it wasn't. In the never ending chase for profits, silicon valley techbros will enthusiastically torture their workers until the very end and lay them off. Thankfully I got out before I was subject to the layoff part of their gamut of torture. The best part about having that CDL is even if you dont find bus driving fulfulling, having that will open the door to other jobs that are just as impactful to the community and stable (garbage trucks, towing et al).
I'd say consider becoming a bus operator! It has its easy and hard days but I'm confident you'll love it! and uhh
once again, welcome back to Hexbear