I've put a lot of research into a new career

and there have been 1 or 2 people that seem peeved because I have been considering trucking.

I just wanted to say that I have explored several possibilities for training. Yesterday I had my last class to fulfill the requirements to receive grants for whatever training I decide to take. During the class I was able to research each possibility. My choices were narrowed down to these:
Pharmacy Tech
Forestry Tech
Graphic Design
Medical Records
Truck Driving(CMV)

Out of all those possibilities, trucking has the best chance for me to be hired in this area of Oregon. There is much more opportunity up near Portland(for the other occupations)but I live in Southern Oregon and certainly can't afford to move.

The stats are horrible in this State for the other occupations. For example, they projected 1 job opening per year in Forestry. That was my second choice after Trucking.

I am going to go through with my DOT first and then onto school in January if all else works out. Right now I am working at a restaraunt as a dishwasher and Nov. 16th I start a seasonal(about 2 weeks, maybe more)job for Harry and David(the make gift baskets etc.) I also, still, am caring for property and animals on some land out NE of Medford OR.

Trucking is something I will be good at and I am not doing it because it's my last resort, or because I want adventure. I am doing it because I want something for my old age and up til now, I haven't anything but a little bit of Social Security for working since I was 16. I never had good benefits anywhere I worked and never made a lot of money. I don't expect to make a lot of money trucking, but, at least the potential is there if I do well.

I appreciate the folks who have been supportive of me and I have made some great acquaintances. I hope I will be able to meet some of you when I am out there wherever that may end up being

denise

 

that's in PA. In Oregon it is not like that. Maybe around Portland though

 

I have to go for it. I just don't have that much of a choice.
I know I will like the biz although I will have to pay my dues. I don't expect any of it to be easy Ty much HM, denise

 

Time will tell and I for one don't mind be the weaker of the sexes since I believe I am only weaker in some ways. Men are stronger in some areas and women in others. Thats just my opinion. ty much, denise

 

thanks nana, appreciate it much, denise Did you suggest a school for me nana?? I couldn't remember. I know I was gonna go the IITR route but found out I could save 1000 bucks by doing RCC. Plus, I can earn 12 college credits there. Anyway, I sure didn't mean to ignore any advice you shot my way. Hope I didn't.