Do You, or do You know anyone who has a driver?
Discussion
Sitting in traffic on the way to work this week I glanced over to see a 760 LI. On closer inspection as well as the chap driving there was a back seat passenger. What a superb way to get to work.
So what sort of Job do you need to be in to get that level of treatment? I'm thinking MP or MD of a "blue chip" company (so possible PHer.
So what sort of Job do you need to be in to get that level of treatment? I'm thinking MP or MD of a "blue chip" company (so possible PHer.
We have a chap we use - only when we can reimburse it to a client, not for running personal errands or for daily commuting. Often it pays off already when 2 of us are seeing a client together, or when travelling to rural locations.
So - personal chaffeur, no, professional driver, yes.
So - personal chaffeur, no, professional driver, yes.
In my experience they're not usually personal drivers, they tend to work for a business and are shared by the directors for times when they need them as well as doing picking up duties for clients and such.
The chap who worked for my dads old company was also a general handyman and went round fixing things and painting the offices!
Of course if someone's particularly minted they would probably have their own driver!!!
The chap who worked for my dads old company was also a general handyman and went round fixing things and painting the offices!
Of course if someone's particularly minted they would probably have their own driver!!!
It's genuinely helpful when you're an out-of-hours doctor for two reasons.
Firstly, I can see more patients on a night shift because I can write my notes while being driven to the next location. It reduces dead time.
Secondly, leaving a car unattended is a really bad idea when it has DOCTOR in big letters all over it and the boot's stuffed full of drugs, especially in dodgy parts of town. Having no driver would be a real security issue.
They're not personal drivers though. They're from a pool.
Firstly, I can see more patients on a night shift because I can write my notes while being driven to the next location. It reduces dead time.
Secondly, leaving a car unattended is a really bad idea when it has DOCTOR in big letters all over it and the boot's stuffed full of drugs, especially in dodgy parts of town. Having no driver would be a real security issue.
They're not personal drivers though. They're from a pool.
My neighbour had one, I am not sure what his job was, but he was paralysed-ish (could shuffle along on sticks or a zimmer) from the waist down so I imagine he was too important to just be on hand controls?
Anyway, I was chief lawnmowing technician for them. Only killed the lawn once...
Anyway, I was chief lawnmowing technician for them. Only killed the lawn once...
Rushmore said:
We have a chap we use - only when we can reimburse it to a client, not for running personal errands or for daily commuting. Often it pays off already when 2 of us are seeing a client together, or when travelling to rural locations.
So - personal chaffeur, no, professional driver, yes.
Reimburse it to a client?So - personal chaffeur, no, professional driver, yes.
I used to have a driver, of sorts.
I had a job where I needed to be in at a very unsocial hour. I negotiated With the firm for someone to collect me and drop me off at the end of the working day.
As it happened I had a friend starting an executive car with driver company, and I got him the job.
He wasn't exclusive to me, and worked for us on airport runs, picking up important people etc. The role evolved into that of a "fixer" who would organise things like restaurants, hotels, and be a kind of mobile PA, keeping you in mind of your next meeting, getting you there, in time for trains.
We used him to collect and deliver fleet cars, even one day on reception.
He basically took the hassle out of things.
My family used him as my Dad got older and didn't like driving so much. Meeting him at the airport, taking my mum and her sister on shopping trips.
He wasn't that expensive.
I had a job where I needed to be in at a very unsocial hour. I negotiated With the firm for someone to collect me and drop me off at the end of the working day.
As it happened I had a friend starting an executive car with driver company, and I got him the job.
He wasn't exclusive to me, and worked for us on airport runs, picking up important people etc. The role evolved into that of a "fixer" who would organise things like restaurants, hotels, and be a kind of mobile PA, keeping you in mind of your next meeting, getting you there, in time for trains.
We used him to collect and deliver fleet cars, even one day on reception.
He basically took the hassle out of things.
My family used him as my Dad got older and didn't like driving so much. Meeting him at the airport, taking my mum and her sister on shopping trips.
He wasn't that expensive.
I had a personal driver for 3 months. Lost my licence and paid to be driven around for work.
Great being dropped right outside wherever my meeting was, no parking charges and a quick text would result in him picking me up within seconds once my meeting was finished. Was also able to do admin and such between meetings which was a bonus.
I hated it and it was expensive.
Great being dropped right outside wherever my meeting was, no parking charges and a quick text would result in him picking me up within seconds once my meeting was finished. Was also able to do admin and such between meetings which was a bonus.
I hated it and it was expensive.
I've used them in the past, but the prices are just getting silly these days.
Some days I find I prefer it, other days I prefer driving myself, all depends on the traffic and the weather, etc.
As a whole though, I would recommend Radio Taxis but don't think much of Southern Rail or StageCoach.
Some days I find I prefer it, other days I prefer driving myself, all depends on the traffic and the weather, etc.
As a whole though, I would recommend Radio Taxis but don't think much of Southern Rail or StageCoach.
Yes.
My Uncle who worked for IBM had one when he was posted to various dodgy countries (Indonesia etc)
The Group MD had one at a housebuilder I used to work for as he'd work in the back and would visit several sites / offices in a day so could be using his time instead of driving.
The Regional MD also had one as he lost his licence through drinking.
A mate of mine works part time as a driver for an elderly couple as they aren't comfortable driving long distances and he'll typically work a couple of days a week for them.
Bearing in mind minimum wage is approx £50 a day, you don't really need to be a high flyer to afford one.
My Uncle who worked for IBM had one when he was posted to various dodgy countries (Indonesia etc)
The Group MD had one at a housebuilder I used to work for as he'd work in the back and would visit several sites / offices in a day so could be using his time instead of driving.
The Regional MD also had one as he lost his licence through drinking.
A mate of mine works part time as a driver for an elderly couple as they aren't comfortable driving long distances and he'll typically work a couple of days a week for them.
Bearing in mind minimum wage is approx £50 a day, you don't really need to be a high flyer to afford one.
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