u/Prestigious-Baby5052

So background is I just got let from a Ready Mix Driver (Cement/Concrete) after 2 years. It was due to my own stupidity but that’s a little background for my last job. My current job is driving side dump which is like hauling dirt/sand/rock etc. I’ve been applying to other places cause I feel lost and split on my decision if this next driving job is worth it.

My last pay per hour with ready mix: $26 per hour
My new job per hour $25

Old schedule M-F rotating start times 0400-0800 with saturdays only if a lot of jobs to be done
\*laid off in winter\*

New Schedule M-F with set start time at 0600 and can be working till 1800-1900 depending on job site workload
\*work through winter so year round\*

Perks of old job

1. Bigger company so standard HR/Payroll/Benefits
2. I actually didn’t mind people I worked with
3. Active (I actually drove maybe 2-4 hours with rest of time out of truck
4. Bonuses yearly
5. Got to interact with customers
6. Newer truck that was automatic

Cons of old job

1. Had camera that was AI and would flag if I yawned too much or if I drank something or eat while driving
2. Micromanaging like crazy
3. Had to work in high heat and cold
4. Had to use tablet to log every single action

Perks of new job

1. Supervisor could care less what I did unless it affected job site work or if truck broke down or if I get kicked off job site
2. I can have one ear bud in and listen to music/audiobook/podcast
3. I’m by myself
4. People are half decent

Cons

1. Driving for 10-12 hours and it’s the same job site so like a big circle so maybe going from variety to this one singular job
2. BOREDOM
   3)Manual truck (I’m used to it)
3. Lack of supervision (I went from people telling me everything to now I’m left to my own devices)
   5)Older equipment
   6)Old people I work around are crotchety

I don’t know I’m just split on it. I applied to another Ready Mix position with a direct competitor in and some other CDL positions. Am I not realizing how good of a thing I just found?