B
eing a truck driver can be an
exciting career. It's a career choice
that encompasses many freedoms;
the thrill of the open road, the
picturesque scenery, and the
endless exploration are all terri$c examples. But,
with these attractive perks come disadvantages.
A career in truck driving can be demanding and
signi$cantly in&uence your lifestyle, especially if
you're a long haul driver who spends a few weeks
on the road at a time. Before you know it, your
home life, health, interpersonal, and domestic
relationships are being compromised and
neglected. So how can you mitigate the ongoing
struggle between income and everything else?
You need to $nd a work-life balance.
With a proper framework in place,
establishing a work-life balance in trucking is
de$nitely attainable.
Start by asking yourself the following
question: Are you living to work, or are you
working to live? Hopefully you've chosen
the latter option, and if so, here are a
few suggestions for achieving a better
work-life balance while on the road:
BY RAFAEL MOISEEV ITS DISPATCH MARKETING MANAGER
Maintaining
a Work-Life Balance
in Trucking
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