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Post subject: Another newbie

Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:52 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:05 pm
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Evnin all.

Been lurking for a few weeks now, like a lot of new posters im in a simlair boat, probable redundancy soon.

My plans are to start taxi driving fro a living, im 45 and financially reasonably ok, i will get a right good wedge on finishing and am not looking to for 1000s a week.

A steady income of hours to suit me. young kid that lives with ex, but stays with me when i want.

Have ££ for start up not a problem, am aware of the tests/docs needed thanks to this site but a few questions please.

1. realistic earnings during school hours, would like to work this as much as possible as looking to have kids more now change of carrear, im based notts derby border and would be looking at working for a local company at first but could have my own car(s) if needed, can still do the weekends. nights etc as oldest 15 now.

Anyone with any exprience my area. should i forget it and invest in a subway franchise, lol?

Im a mechanical engineer if it helps and could maintain my own cars(s)

Like i said, looking at working hours to suit me, used to nights, long shifts etc have start up cash etc, the thought of it suits me down to the ground, however reading on here im getting some doubts?

Lot of doom and gloom.

Any advice please?

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Cartoon head

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:55 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:05 pm
Posts: 18

Edit.

My point being rather than work 5 days officehours at some agency or contract shifts maintance at power staions etc if would rather potter about breaking above minimum wage at hours to suit me, as time off at my choice is just as important as £££ coming in.

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toots

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:55 pm

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral

Welcome aboard, I don't really know the area you wish to work but I don't think you'll earn much if you stick to school hours. I guess when you don't have the kiddies you could work outside those hours to compensate. Good luck anyways

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sasha

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:08 am

Joined: Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:35 pm
Posts: 1855

Problem with this game is you have to work 3-4 days just to cover your costs, everything after that is profit.

If you have the money a Subway (or KFC,McDs etc.) is a better choice. Higher guaranteed income, even paying a manager to run it for you whilst you put in minimum effort will leave you with more than driving a cab.

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gusmac

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:24 am

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen

You'd make more filling shelves at your local asda or tesco than you would cabbing some places.

And you won't blow all your redundancy money doing it.

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Skull

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 2:48 am

Joined: Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:54 am
Posts: 10460

If you can't get out whatever you put in and more, within three to five years, don't do it. And in this case, don't do it. Work as a driver if you want to earn a wage but don't expect to get a return on your investment and then some, as the owner of a cab. You might have a greater flexibility of hours to work around your kids but don't expect to see a real return on your investment. You will spend lots of time hanging out working dead hours to pay for your cab and your radio/app dues before you make a buck for yourself. #-o

Really, it's about not having an unrealistic expectation of what it means to be a cabby and who knows, it might be the job for you? #-o

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trotskys twin

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:42 am

Joined: Wed May 23, 2012 7:24 pm
Posts: 6755

Cartoon head wrote:

Evnin all.

Been lurking for a few weeks now, like a lot of new posters im in a simlair boat, probable redundancy soon.

My plans are to start taxi driving fro a living, im 45 and financially reasonably ok, i will get a right good wedge on finishing and am not looking to for 1000s a week.

A steady income of hours to suit me. young kid that lives with ex, but stays with me when i want.

Have ££ for start up not a problem, am aware of the tests/docs needed thanks to this site but a few questions please.

1. realistic earnings during school hours, would like to work this as much as possible as looking to have kids more now change of carrear, im based notts derby border and would be looking at working for a local company at first but could have my own car(s) if needed, can still do the weekends. nights etc as oldest 15 now.

Anyone with any exprience my area. should i forget it and invest in a subway franchise, lol?

Advice dont come into this trade its populated by the biggest collection of mugs the world has ever seen you will be cheated abused exploited assaulted and possibly murdered regarded as a cu*nt by the majority of the population and treated as one ........................your investment will vanish and within a few years your be bankrupt #-o

DONT DO IT

Any advice please?

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westgatelad

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:32 pm

Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:24 pm
Posts: 244

If you have no problem working when the rest of the world is playing out and having fun. Go for it.

Already in my very short time I have noticed that you need a big bladder. A calm head. The ability to repeat yourself to EVERY punter over and over again.

It is a very lonely job.

But put in the hours and it aint too shabby.

Dont expect to be rich.

As I was told. Look after the punters and they will look after you.

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wannabeeahack

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:53 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell

Cartoon head wrote:

I dont think you stated where you are, or your age, or your time spent holding a DVLA licence, or if you have any specific trade or skill....If I was a rocket scientist, brain surgeon or even a gas plumber id maybe not taxi drive....

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wannabeeahack

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:55 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell

gusmac wrote:

You'd make more filling shelves at your local asda or tesco than you would cabbing some places.

Assuming Tesco or ASDA are setting on

I see taxi driving as a backup plan for anyone young enough to get a PAYE job, ive told our lad to get his badge just in case

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southwalesph

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:39 pm

Joined: Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:45 pm
Posts: 184

Work 12 hours Fri and sat night, bank hols , Xmas , etc etc and you can do OK. Work school hours and you'll be unlikely to make much, unless u can find a very rare hourly paid taxi job.

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Sussex

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:54 pm

Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:30 pm
Posts: 57341
Location: 1066 Country

The more sh** hours you work, the more you will earn.

Monday to Friday 9-5 will see you go skint in no time.

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wannabeeahack

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:51 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell

southwalesph wrote:

Work 12 hours Fri and sat night, bank hols , Xmas , etc etc and you can do OK. Work school hours and you'll be unlikely to make much, unless u can find a very rare hourly paid taxi job.

I only work school hours but have my own school contract, saturdays i work cash round the town till 7pm

then again i am an owner driver not depedent on a base for work

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wannabeeahack

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:52 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell

Sussex wrote:

The more sh** hours you work, the more you will earn.

Monday to Friday 9-5 will see you go skint in no time.

thats rather a sweeping statement

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Nidge2

Post subject: Re: Another newbie

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:11 pm

Joined: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:45 am
Posts: 9966
Location: Braintree, Essex.

Sussex wrote:

The more sh** hours you work, the more you will earn.

Monday to Friday 9-5 will see you go skint in no time.

Some drivers only work 9-5 and they make enough money.

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