It was during a long flight back home when Gregg Ross, acting CEO of a theatre company realised he war burnt out from working in the corporate – and decided to switch to a more interesting career.
The 72-year-old quit his corporate job – and when his adult children asked what he is going to do ahead, he had a clear vision in mind.
Gregg told his kids: “I want to drive a bloody truck,” according to The Guardian.
He always fancied driving big motors, and wanted to sit behind the wheels of the biggest trucks on roads – which include multiple trailers.
He soon applied for a job of lorry driver, and got a trial chance for a two-week stint.
And ever since , he has been on the roads driving heavy trucks and living his life.
He works 12 hours a day, for 14 days straight, before getting a week off.
However, Gregg is very happy with his career change as he gets to be his own boss.
He told The Guardian: “With this truck thing, they don’t own me.
“At the end of the shift, I turn the key and it’s somebody else’s responsibility.”
Most of the time he plays classical music of his choice in his cabin while driving, other times he just likes to be silent.
Either way, he says he likes where he is at.
“Sometimes I just want silence.
“If you’re doing a 300km round trip, the ability to think is wonderful. I’m very happy in my own company. I like who I am and where I’m at.”
Without the need to follow the white-collar culture of corporate jobs, Gregg let his hair grow out a bit – and says it makes him feel more alive, more free.
“And I love it. I let my hair down, I let my hair out.
“It is the best way to describe it.”