"Freight forwarder" makes it sound like I work in a mail room, but "architect of transport" just seems way too pretentious... I wish there were a more accurate job description for what I do!

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If there is no other way to describe what you are doing maybe that is the perfect description. Not really much of a problem as long as you get paid right. Do I make a good point? haha

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LOL. Freight forwarder is fine. Architect of transport is too much. And yes, so pretentious!

just stay with freight forwarder

It's something unpredictable but in the end is right. Why not call yourself that in front of your friends. Sounds way cooler

I don't know...you might be onto something with "architect of transport". I think it sounds really fancy

I'm in your same situation. I feel like the title doesn't encompass everything that we do. Maybe Logistics Conveyance Coordinator?

I like "freight forwarder" way better than truck driver lol

It sounds sophisticated to me. But I agree with TD1. It's much better than truck driver. Haha

Hmm. Can you think of a more accurate job title? I think freight forwarder is perfect.

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