Do you remember Murphy & Shakeshaft and Bill B?
Forgotten their full names but I used to hang around with all three at one time.
Why I asked about being and employer was that the perspective from Taxi Operators and Taxi Drivers does seem to be a bit different. On the other hand, the drivers have always moaned so its difficult to tell if its worse or not
Murphy from Rock ferry? Cant place the other names to be honest.
Taxi operators do have different perspectives from drivers, no doubt about that.
Drivers always moan, very few dont, im guilty of that too. But to be honest ive always put it down to the way they do the job. Ive got family who are drivers and i told them from the start to work a simple system of how to pay themselves, dont fall into the trap of living to a standard where you have to chase the money. But they dont listen, so they slot into the trap of NEEDING to earn xxx amount because they have raised their lifestyle to fit it, as opposed to living to a set means. Most drivers are the same to be honest. Theres a couple of guys now running Audis as cabs, nice motors, but not the cheapest to run. So to make a wage they have to earn a little bit more than someone with a Mondeo. Means a few more hours here and there, so if they dont make what they need, they moan.
The thing is its not a job per se, its a lifestyle. You have to accept compromises. Going out on a Saturday night with your missus or mates means not only what you will spend, but knowing you've lost £250 in wages for that night too. Its hard to enjoy a rink when you know what its cost you
I love the job to be honest, so much so its not my main job anymore but i cant give it up. Ive tried many times, but i only last a couple of months. I miss the people, the things you see, the nutters, the funny things that happen. The money almost becomes secondary to the job.
Sad i know.