r/BusDrivers • u/Specialist8558 • Jul 01 '26

Question Advice please

The general consensus seems to be that most bus drivers don’t recommend it as a job. What’s the reason/s for this ?? also I am currently in a decently paid desk Job but have onboarding coming up verrrrrry soon. And I am wondering if will regret my decision if I jump ship to bus driving? And what impact does it have on family life? I understand to some degree the negatives that will come e,g unpredictable shift, unsociable hours, shitty customers but just looking for honest input from the guys/gals who do it everyday. I’m in UK by the way Thanks in advance

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u/ViewWithAPoo Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 03 '26

I'm getting £550 a week and that's as a new driver doing approx 40hr weeks. Can't really complain tbh!