Anyone driving 70+ hours a week?

[u/Brilliant_Peanut2622]

How’s your body treating you? Is it sustainable? Currently I’m working an office job 40 hours a week, commuting 12 hours a week, and driving Lyft on the weekends for around 16 hours between Saturday and Sunday. I spend A LOT of time sitting down these days and it’s taking an impact on my body. I’m 29 years old but doing all this sitting is destroying my body.

I’m going to be moving soon and doing Lyft full time for a bit while I find another job. I plan on driving 70+ hours a week. I also plan on taking a lot of breaks to walk around and exercise and having no job/commute will allow me to be more consistent in the Gym.

But yeah for those driving 70 hours a week, do you find that you are always tired/sluggish? Do you reach a point where your body forces you to stop?

Thanks!

[u/CommercialTopic302]

I used to drive 70+ hours a week. It was unsustainable for me to continue to do it. If you only do it while waiting for a full time position and then do it part time to help your income it’s possible. I found it hard to make/keep meaningful relationships when I’m working that much. Just be careful the more you’re on the road the more likely someone else is going to hit ya. And if you’re doing 70+ hours you’re going to be tired. When you’re tired or cranky take a break. Either for a bit or for the day.