Lots of changes happening at work. I had my workshop meeting. I just cried for a good 30min (and no, I'm not looking for pitty).

The other bus company took ALL of the outskirt runs and my route was taken by them. I don't know if I'll follow my route. I don't like the other company and the new undisclosed bus company (they're foreign operated) also took routes. Anyway, I opted to stay with my current company and signed up for a couple different options. I'll know in June if I have work or not and can make a better decision then.

And wanna know the disgusting part? The foreign bus company offered our company money in exchange for drivers. My General Manager said "You guys aren't for sale. I'm not putting a price on my drivers and I intend to keep each and every one of you and give you a job, somehow".

Now that our company is cut to half the operating volume, they want to start a Charter business for in town and out of town. We'll also have uniforms for these Charters and the inside and the outside of the 2023 school buses will always be kept clean (they're using the 23' series for Charters). Charters will run all the time. Mon-Sun and Holidays as well. You'll have 2 days off if you do Charters and they're only offering $1 more.

I signed up for charters and for a school route. Whatever I can get, I'll take and we do have a high turn over rate, so, we'll know by the second week of June or so if we have a route for those that signed for it. I don't want to go to the other company because they suck (and they pay $2 less). Their driving is also bad. My afternoon run is atrocious. I can't even get the kids to settle down. I've had issues all year.., so they wanted my run, they can have it.

Honestly, I don't really know what I'm going to do with all these changes. Now that the company got rid of all the the yards, I have to city bus it into town (45min ride), wait for a transfer bus (10min wait) and then bus it to work (20min ride). And I don't know what I'll do between runs. I obviously can't go home because the bus will eat up the hours. I also can't afford a vehicle, so that's not even an option.

All of this, is very emotional for us. Many have been with the company for decades, or just a few years and no one wants to leave. I've only been doing this for a year, but this job has helped my confidence tremendously and I can't stand on my feet anymore for retail work. I have severe plantar facciitis in both feet with 5mm thickening of scar tissue.

I told my dad about all of this. He never answered me, just started talking about himself. I was so upset, but that's nothing new. He's a narcissist and maybe one day, I'll be able to tell him how I feel. My mom listened and said one bridge at a time and my brother didn't care

Anyway, no matter what kind of job I get, I have to use public transit. It's just the way it is.

P.S. A school bus as a charter bus, sucks. There's no A/C in our school buses either.

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God, that really, really sucks. I’m so sorry you and your company have to deal with that crap. I know your company has some issues, but no place is perfect, and it really is a huge jerk move by those other companies, especially the foreign one.

I sincerely hope things work out for you guys. ;-;

this is terrible news! I am so so sorry! I really hope that this ends up working itself out in the end, but my word! Also I find it disgusting that in 2023 they can't give you AC for your busses.

I don't like how they are literally trying to buy you peeps either like you are purchasable. That is messed up! At least they are trying to shut that part down.

Oh no that is just awful! I'm very sorry my friend! ;_;

At least they are going to do their hardest to get work for you. I'd hate for you to lose your job completely though. Like you said, that other business can have your route, you had such a rough time with those kids. I hope that things get better and that you won't have to settle for working for the other company.

My GM was bothered by the fact they offered money and he was saying he might bring that up when he has a meeting with their manager.

I misunderstood the charter thing. You get what you get. So I can be out if town or even out of province and I can't even drive out of city due to my anxiety.

I'm still having a hard time with them. The two that are always fighting finally received bus suspensions. One got 3 days and the other 3 weeks. Now I just deal with the other shenanigans and without those students, it's a little easier.

I did tell my bus I'm not the driver in September and they were very upset. My bus was saying their morning driver let's them eat and do whatever they want. I'm said "yeah, they're not supposed to but your driver doesn't care and that's sad".

I have a headache. The stress is unbelievable. I also misunderstood the charters. I'll get what I get which is in town and out if town. Idk. I can try it I guess. I don't drive out of town because of my anxiety. I always had to have my dad go with me if I had a medical appointment in Toronto. I was only comfortable driving as far as Parry Sound

sorry I’m so late to this - you know I’ve been useless on here recently; I’ve been lying low to the point of being invisible. I only come online to do dailies, and my brain is a bit overwhelmed irl!

BUT I do still care. And I’m sorry that you’re having even more issues with work, that are possibly life changing. At least this time it’s not due to any bullying. So what are the options for you, realistically? Would you consider moving out of school buses and onto a city bus?

I thought about public transit (and even hand-transit), but I need a vehicle because it's ALL shift work. I can't own a vehicle because I just don't have the money for one (I don't even have money for a better apartment). So, I'll move forward with my job and see where it takes me and go from there. I'm not at that bridge yet. I can only cross it when I get there. Maybe the company is willing to work with me and give me some later start times. I'll discuss it in June. My last day of work is June 30th.

The world is not like it used to be. It's harder and with inflation at all time highest here in Ontario, I live check to check. I can barely afford rent and food. I had no choice to move 2 years ago because my prior apartment building sold, I used up my savings cause movers aren't cheap.

I'm so sorry this is happening to you!! That sounds like absolute hell, to be honest. I don't blame you for crying, I sure would be.

I know I'm not a personal friend or anything, but your titled had be curious. I wish the best for you, that you're able to ensure solid work and pay and that your kids get more controllable

Thank you ❤ You don't have to be personal friend to reply hehe. I appreciate you took the time out of your day to wish me well.

We received an email last night saying "Last week was very hard and the upcoming changes have come as a shock to many. If you wish to stay with us, we will have a job for you. If you wish to follow your route, let us know, but you are not guaranteed your current run" and other work related news.

Who knows. If they have a run for me, it could be better or worse. I just so my best daily.

That's all you can do! And not every day can be your best, remember that as well. As long as you're trying nobody can reasonably ask for more. I wish the best of luck to you!! <3