Walmart offers $110,000 to new drivers amid shortage

[dblshock]

Yes, alot of time unpaid, criminal...talk about an industry in need of a union this is front and center.

 

[dlundblad]

Meanwhile I'm on a hiring committee at the University where I work that is trying to fill a staff administrative position, bachelor's required, starting at $40,000.

Ouch.

 

[dlundblad]

Yes, alot of time unpaid, criminal...talk about an industry in need of a union this is front and center.

I would have to agree here. Heck, the can get fined for being too early.

I’ve heard there isn’t so much a shortage. Just too many bottle necking regulations.

 

[dlundblad]

Truck driving is not the best job, but it can be a decent career if they work for a good company.

I have a friend who makes 80k a year hauling steel. He’s up early, but is home every evening too.

More or less is his own boss and works on his own schedule. Owns his own truck.

He’s close to retirement and likely doesn’t care. I’m just concerned about the future of steel production in the US.

 

[jeepman3071]

I'm curious, did your high school offer technological studies? Examples would be auto mechanics, wood working, hospitality/tourism and horticulture.

My high school was a bit different. It was just a regular large high school supporting 3 towns, but I was in the optional agriculture program that some of the students enrolled in that offered mechanics, horticulture, forestry, etc. A majority of the high school was not centered around this program.

 

[GSCJR]

My high school was a bit different. It was just a regular large high school supporting 3 towns, but I was in the optional agriculture program that some of the students enrolled in that offered mechanics, horticulture, forestry, etc. A majority of the high school was not centered around this program.

That's unfortunate, because degrees are not always the golden ticket and we can't all be doctors and lawyers.

 

[CT Rob]

Yea, I think CT has a high cost of living compared to the national average.

Nothing is cheap about or in Ct ,I live here

 

[Slow Car Sport Mode]

I would have to agree here. Heck, the can get fined for being too early.

I’ve heard there isn’t so much a shortage. Just too many bottle necking regulations.

I have also heard the same, that there is not a shortage of truckers.

 

[brianl703]

Nothing is cheap about or in Ct ,I live here

Well, just those people that think that a job that requires a bachelor's degree is only worth $40k a year. They are cheap.

 

[Aichiguy]

Walmart is doing what it takes to get product to the stores. I drive for a regional grocery chain and after 22 years I'm still appr #40 on the seniority list. Many of our drivers have been with the company for over 35 years. Truck driving isn't glamorous but pays well. The majority of our drivers make over $100k. For me, it was the highest pay, lowest stress job I could find. I haven't been out overnight in over a decade. I left a crap union job for this one which has better pay, benefits, equipment, and bosses. My food service company job was breaking me down physically but I could do this til I'm 70. Like all driving jobs, starting at the bottom will have it's challenges with scheduling and routes, etc. If a person is diligent, they can make a really good living.

 

[ammolab]

Yes, alot of time unpaid, criminal...talk about an industry in need of a union this is front and center.

You mean Like the Teamsters Union?

 

[simple_gifts]

Nothing is cheap about or in Ct ,I live here

A day @ the beach is.

 

[Dave Hess]

I have a friend who makes 80k a year hauling steel. He’s up early, but is home every evening too.

More or less is his own boss and works on his own schedule. Owns his own truck.

He’s close to retirement and likely doesn’t care. I’m just concerned about the future of steel production in the US.

I have an uncle that was a truck driver for Publix Supermarket for 30 years and retired a 401K millionaire with his regular 401K and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

 

[The Critic]

If you pay me enough I will drive for a short term gig. I'm sure you can hire enough people from McD to drive your truck if you pay them enough, both are dead end jobs anyways.

The same could be said for many $80-$120k/yr white-collar office jobs that are not in a high-demand field, especially if the person does not hold an advanced degree from a Top University.

 

[gman2304]

I have a friend who makes 80k a year hauling steel. He’s up early, but is home every evening too.

More or less is his own boss and works on his own schedule. Owns his own truck.

He’s close to retirement and likely doesn’t care. I’m just concerned about the future of steel production in the US.

If your friend is netting 80k he’s doing very well, if he’s grossing 80k and with the costs involved in owning his own truck he more than likely qualifies for food stamps and welfare.

 

[miden851]

I have an uncle that was a truck driver for Publix Supermarket for 30 years and retired a 401K millionaire with his regular 401K and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

My brother-in-law works for Publix, he is a store manager by now; his first job is at Publix too, he is 27 now; Recently bought the house on his own at @350K

you cannot compare Publix to Walmart; Publix treats its employees second to none

plus, Publix jobs are a recession prone jobs generally no matter what

 

[Dave Hess]

My brother-in-law works for Publix, he is a store manager by now; his first job is at Publix too, he is 27 now; Recently bought the house on his own at @350K

you cannot compare Publix to Walmart; Publix treats its employees second to none

plus, Publix jobs are a recession prone jobs generally no matter what

Long time ago I met the founder of Publix, George Jenkins.

When I was working at Publix while in high school, Mr Jenkins stopped off at stores in the area for a quick meet and greet.

The Jenkins family still has majority controlling interest in the family (private) company.

 

[SEMI_287]

In addition to flying I drive locally on my days off. There’s no way you could get me on the road weeks at a time around all these people that can’t drive for ****. It’s like a tractor trailer is a magnet for ****ty drivers.

 

[JHZR2]

No one wants to be a long haul driver because it sucks ass. No one is afraid of self driving technology. lol. If you made 100k driving working for walmart, that would equate to about $18 an hour. It ain't no 9 to 5.

I was going to say….


Sedentary job, more so than most desk jobs.
If you have to stay away from home overnight, is that compensated, is that part of the $110k? Maybe that’s ok for some twenty something but not if you want a family.

Then you’re pretty tied to eating out most meals, no? Does Walmart provide a meals compensation on top of the $110k? Two to three meals out most days adds up.

I get it that not all jobs are long haul overnight work, but it’s still sedentary.

 

[DemoFly]

I was going to say….


Sedentary job, more so than most desk jobs.
If you have to stay away from home overnight, is that compensated, is that part of the $110k? Maybe that’s ok for some twenty something but not if you want a family.

Then you’re pretty tied to eating out most meals, no? Does Walmart provide a meals compensation on top of the $110k? Two to three meals out most days adds up.

I get it that not all jobs are long haul overnight work, but it’s still sedentary.

The only time you're getting paid to not drive is when you're getting paid detention time.

Otherwise, if you're not burning you're not earning.