Not The End To 2024 And Start To 2025 I Wanted

Well, breaking my right middle finger wasn’t exactly in the cards for ending 2024 and starting 2025 yet here I am! It was a non-work related injury on my own time during my Christmas break that I tried to go to work with but unfortunately it just didn’t work out. The pain became too unbearable and considering there’s a lot more to the job that requires both hands other than just holding onto the wheel, I had to wave the white flag. I was officially pulled out of service yesterday and placed on a medical leave of absence until CertDrive officially clears me to return to work. I’m not sure if I’m more bummed about breaking my finger and having to go out on a medical or the fact that I had to give up my brand new 2025 Cascadia since I’ll be unable to drive it. Lol! I’m just kidding… Maybe with a string of luck, they can find me another one once I’m ready to go again! Had a lot of cool adventures in that truck but it is what it is. I learned a lesson here. Your health comes first before any job and as my manager put it, take care of myself and get better. My job will be waiting for me when I return.

So I guess it’s a few weeks on the couch for me!

Ouch! Hope it heals quickly. Hand pain sure can be especially bad. And hope it works out well with your next truck.

Oh man, that sucks! I make my living at a computer these days, and I don't think a broken finger would be much help with typing, either.

Here's to fast healing! Get better.

Thanks guys! Already have my first two doctors appointments in the coming days so hopefully back to work soon!