I'm in the same positon with the past 3 years not working and a spotty record before that. In my case on disability but thinking about signing up for school now because the state wants to pay for it. I'm thinking if I have to drive a straight job locally for some time after school I'll do that but given my siuation I might not even get the chance to do that until I can put together some steady full time work doing anything even stocking supermarket shelfs. I'd actually be willing to do that for awhile, then try getting into driving straight jobs, and then think about tractor trailers. My concern is if I go to school now but then do something completely unrelated for a year or so before actually doing any paid driving how that looks?
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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sherd, Jul 30, 2010.
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Then the wife got promoted to this high power job, and they decided they didn't want their kids raised by day care. They made the choice that he would stay home and raise the kids. Works well for them.
I used to sort of wonder about a guy who did this. But the older I get, and the more I see of kids today, and the more I see of THEIR kids, the more respect I have for him. And for her.
The reason for this is that most likely you won't find any company that will hire you without experience, unless your schooling is very recent. What you might do, is contact some local companies or owner operators to see if they could put you on right out of school. But if you can't get a pretty firm commitment on a job because of your work record, then going through the school is just going to be a waste right now.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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Eagle, I just re-read your post. You might have problems in getting through the company and the DOT physicals if you have a disability. But then you might not. It makes me wonder since the state wants to put you through school. But whatever, I would make those contacts I mentioned FIRST. Even though the state is paying for your schooling, why waste your time if it just isn't possible for it to happen.
If your disability is over and done with, and is well documented, I don't think that would be a problem for you. You can show WHY you haven't worked in a while, and have the proof to back it up.Last edited: Aug 25, 2010
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I never once gave a crap what others thought. My only concerns are my children and their future. We adopted 3 kids at once and they needed a strong male influence as recommended by more than one therapist. It took several years including over a year of weekly therapy to straighten these kids out. I can't begin to describe what their previous parents did to them. I love them more than my own life.
With that said, anyone that wants to bust my balls over this can kiss my ##### and shove their own head back up theirs!Big Don Thanks this. -
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now for the emotional part of my post. i wish had a father figure growing up. my dad was a piece of #####. i dont want to get into it any further this isnt the oprah winfrey messageboard where we talk about our feelings.
with that being said you did good and should be proud. no one could get threw to me when i was younger. -
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My work history turned out to be a non-issue. I have a conditional offer of employment.
thanks all
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A decent company should recognize quality people...Congrats Sherd! :smt038
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Roehl Transport Inc.
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