Women OF TOWING

BY MICHELLE SUKOW

a shared understanding of the demands and joys each facet of life brings. Just like a well-maintained tow truck, effective communication ensures a smooth journey, preventing breakdowns and detours.

Seasons Come And Seasons Go

Accept all the seasons in this industry! Depending on your location, you may encounter various seasons throughout the year. Currently, in Wisconsin, we find ourselves in the busiest season—Winter, marked by hazardous road conditions and extreme weather. This period coincides with major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, leading to a peak in travel. Spring starts off relatively slow but becomes hectic as everyone prepares for the upcoming Summer. Farmers and construction crews gear up their equipment during this time. It may not technically be a season, but we have it here: Construction season, spanning from April to November, contributes to increased incidents on the road. Summer transforms into a tourist season, bringing a surge in travelers amid challenges of extreme heat and humidity. Fall generally slows things down, except during harvest season, which tends to elevate activity. The unique aspect is the potential overlap of these seasons, creating dynamic and sometimes chaotic times.

Seek Out Peer Support

Seeking peer support in the towing industry can indeed be beneficial for overcoming challenges and sharing experiences. Networking with fellow professionals allows you to gain insights into common issues, best practices, and innovative solutions. You can consider joining industry forums, online communities, or attending local and national towing association events to connect with others in the industry.

DON’T LET RESENTMENT CREEP IN

After managing the guilt, resentment tends to creep in. This is a terribly negative and wasteful emotion that you need to keep at bay. It serves no purpose and will rob you of time and energy. People tend to start blaming everything and everyone else for what they are missing. You need to look in the mirror and take ownership of what you let happen. Yep, I said it.

Ultimately keeping open, honest lines of communication about expectations and commitments with everyone will allow you to utilize the tools given here freely and have better success with managing guilt and keeping resentment out.

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