How to get desk job ? Or home work

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About two years ago I was reading an article about driving a trash truck in FL. It was a city job so city benefits, healthcare pension/ etc. The salary came in a whopping 70k! You never have to touch trash. You get to sit in the AC all day and drive around. I guess you'd need a special driver's license. But hey not a bad gig at all for a low-stress job. Maybe I should have done that. I guess the key here is to work for the city and not a private company so you get the benefits, especially the healthcare - which I'm learning a lot about.

For what is worth, an office job is no better for pain. I spend about 8-10 hours a day working at a computer. I have a sit/ stand Uplift desk, split keyboard, and Ergotron monitor arms, and all the other bells and whistles. Probably have about 5k worth of stuff for a super ergonomic setup and I get back and neck pains, forarm tendinitis, and carpal tunnel. Not to mention the stress of the job. The best thing for pain is stretching/ exercise. Although, I've talked with plumbers and electricians and by 40 their bodies are beaten up. So ya maybe I'd take the office job lol.

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I never really understood healthcare until recently. I go the the doc pay 20 bucks and on with my day. Turns out my company's healthcare would cost me about $850 a month if I was not employed with them! crap! healthcare is F'ing expensive! I wound up getting an MRI of my shoulder last year and it cost me nothing bc I have a $0 deductible. My wife just got some imaging done and had to pay $1600 with the $550/mo health insurance that I buy for her. After her teaching me all about how healthcare works I realize that you gotta have a job with good healthcare otherwise be ready to spend big on that.

That trash truck driving gig does sound tempting with the AC and all, especially in Florida's heat.
When it comes to desk jobs or remote work, it's essential to find the right balance. Your ergonomic setup seems top-notch, but you're right—long hours at a computer can still take a toll. It's crucial to prioritize stretching and exercise to stay healthy.
And thanks for the healthcare insights! It's a pricey world out there, so having a job with good healthcare coverage is indeed a big plus. If you ever decide to explore new opportunities, there are companies actively looking for developers. Check out https://huntly.ai/employers/ for potential leads.

 

[cpp]

That trash truck driving gig does sound tempting with the AC and all, especially in Florida's heat.

The drivers of the trash trucks around us, still get out of the cab, to help the poor soul in the rear. Must possess a CDL/Class B or higher-rated license .

 

[Matt34]

After the military, and some overseas contract work I tried some office work/work from home, but I found out quick that I'm not built for that. Got my CDL but ended up working for a small rental dumpster business a couple years ago that run under CDL Ram 5500 trucks with hooklifts. Great gig, take home truck and get paid for 8hrs even if my route doesn't take 8hrs to complete. I haven't seen my boss in 2 months!

 

[panteragstk]

The drivers of the trash trucks around us, still get out of the cab, to help the poor soul in the rear. Must possess a CDL/Class B or higher-rated license .

Ours are all "automated". Nobody gets out. There are two in the cab though, but they all seem happy with what they're doing. This town has the most consistent trash/recycling pickup of anywhere I've ever lived ever.

The only downside is the morons that run the city sold the dump to a private company, so if we want to drop off large stuff, we get to pay $300+ because reasons.

 

[adk highlander]

After the military, and some overseas contract work I tried some office work/work from home, but I found out quick that I'm not built for that. Got my CDL but ended up working for a small rental dumpster business a couple years ago that run under CDL Ram 5500 trucks with hooklifts. Great gig, take home truck and get paid for 8hrs even if my route doesn't take 8hrs to complete. I haven't seen my boss in 2 months!

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Congrats Matt. I was wondering if you were still in the military working with dogs.

 

[cpp]

drop off large stuff, we get to pay $300+ because reasons.

Wow !. all we do is call for a special pickup. No charge. Oh we have the automated side load trucks as well, but those are in the business district and appt areas and or neighborhoods where access is not restricted so the side loader can " load and unload". They were talking about putting them in our gated areas, but they want the residents to buy the trash can and only are offering one size ( 65 gals) for $257.00. A lot of the older people don't need that large of a can, and want a smaller can. So its " two men and a truck garage service as one drives the other loads.

 

[panteragstk]

Wow !. all we do is call for a special pickup. No charge. Oh we have the automated side load trucks as well, but those are in the business district and appt areas and or neighborhoods where access is not restricted so the side loader can " load and unload". They were talking about putting them in our gated areas, but they want the residents to buy the trash can and only are offering one size ( 65 gals) for $257.00. A lot of the older people don't need that large of a can, and want a smaller can. So its " two men and a truck garage service as one drives the other loads.

We only have to pay that if we go to the dump. They have large item pickup and quarterly drop offs, so it's not the end of the world.

I've just never lived anywhere where you have to pay to go to the dump. It's usually owned by the city or county.

 

[Matt34]

Congrats Matt. I was wondering if you were still in the military working with dogs.

Thanks, I ended up training dogs for the state dept at the embassy in Kabul for a few years after I retired in 2016, but we all know how that ended.

 

[Matt34]

We only have to pay that if we go to the dump. They have large item pickup and quarterly drop offs, so it's not the end of the world.

I've just never lived anywhere where you have to pay to go to the dump. It's usually owned by the city or county.

We have three privately owned dumps outside the city here and 3 transfer stations in town. At least a half dozen residential trash services and a bunch of roll off companies both big and small. Our company has 3 full time drivers and about 150 dumpsters, we stay sold out up until November and resume around March. There's money to be made in trash apparently.

 

[panteragstk]

We have three privately owned dumps outside the city here and 3 transfer stations in town. At least a half dozen residential trash services and a bunch of roll off companies both big and small. Our company has 3 full time drivers and about 150 dumpsters, we stay sold out up until November and resume around March. There's money to be made in trash apparently.

You're right about that. I tried to rent a small dumpster and was told they were three months out. I didn't expect them to be in high demand.

 

[Matt34]

You're right about that. I tried to rent a small dumpster and was told they were three months out. I didn't expect them to be in high demand.

The most eye opening fact I discovered when starting this job is how fast the transfer station will fill up if the dumps close due to wind or the roads are too bad for the 18 wheelers that take the trash from the TS to the dump. If that's the case we have until about noon before all 3 are full.

 

[adk highlander]

Thanks, I ended up training dogs for the state dept at the embassy in Kabul for a few years after I retired in 2016, but we all know how that ended.

Do you still have any GSD's? I tried to adopt one this past summer but my wife had a medial emergency in that first week and I could not take him on with her going through what she was. I still miss him but he was already 85lbs @7 months and had some good and bad habits.

 

[Matt34]

Do you still have any GSD's? I tried to adopt one this past summer but my wife had a medial emergency in that first week and I could not take him on with her going through what she was. I still miss him but he was already 85lbs @7 months and had some good and bad habits.

Oh boo, no unfortunately we lost our last one about a year ago, he was 14.5 years old. We ended up rescuing a Poochon, so we have two little dogs now.

 

[adk highlander]

Oh boo, no unfortunately we lost our last one about a year ago, he was 14.5 years old. We ended up rescuing a Poochon, so we have two little dogs now.View attachment 65519

Ohh. That is a great face! Our boy is 14 now. Still loves the cold but his hips are giving out.

 

[ab17182]

A few years ago, I was in a bad spot myself after hurting my neck in a car crash. I couldn't do any job that required standing or moving around much, so finding the right work was really hard. I spent a lot of time looking at job ads, feeling lost and unsure about where I could fit in given my physical limits.

Then, I found a job as an Insurance Specialist, which really turned things around for me. It's a sit-down job where I talk to clients and work with other people, which works well for me because of my injury. I found this job through a job openings list. This job has been great because it lets me work in a way that doesn’t hurt me and keeps me connected with people.

 

[McC]

I have been a grave digger, worked in grain mills tossing 100# sacks of grain, worked every position (including management) in full-service restaurants, a call center, and a host of other jobs I can't remember. I owned a loudspeaker company that earned two good product reviews at SoundStage! and had kit sales from New Zealand to Norway and several other countries. (Product sales were limited to the US.) I then earned my CDL and began driving a school bus for two years, and then a shuttle bus for the next 7 years. I am now disabled and unable to work due to significant spinal issues. I have recently learned through a CT scan my Neurosurgeon ordered that at some point I broke my neck.

When I first became disabled I chose not to sit around and stare out the window or watch Days of Our Lives. I took the opportunity to get a couple of industry certifications in I.T. Since I'm not employable I started my own company and have a reason to get my sorry backside out of bed. I'm not able to do much, but I can do something. The OP clearly has a lot of maturing to do. The sooner he starts the sooner he will outgrow this repetitive cycle he's in.