I've been a UPS driver for almost a decade. Having the same routine every day is soothing, and I love that no one tells me what to do.

• Insider recently spoke to a UPS driver about their daily routine and how they got the job.
• They said they love being by themselves during the workday, and having the same routine. 
• "There's something very soothing to me about knowing my route so well," they said. "I feel safe." 

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a UPS driver. They asked not to be named to protect their job, but their employment has been confirmed by Insider. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

I've spent nine years driving for UPS, and most of the time, I really like it. Other people might get bored doing the same thing and being alone for 10 hours every day, but that's what I like most about it.