The day has arrived ....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by wfutch79, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    I hear a lot, OH, when I was a kid I always liked trucks, I want to see the country, but when everything sets in MONEY, and BILLS , MORTGAGE, HEALTH INSUR. OH, NO, I cant live on that.......
     
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  3. wfutch79

    wfutch79 Medium Load Member

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    Well as you old timers retire new blood needs to enter the industry and we have to start somewhere. Pay is going to suck in the beginning, we know that. With time and experience pay will increase.
     
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  4. Ben Wah 79

    Ben Wah 79 Light Load Member

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    It will be significantly more than that
     
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  5. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    GOOD luck, Happy Trails, HA, HA,HA
     
  6. Florida Playboy

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    I agree, the industry isn't what it used to be but seriously not everyone has the mechanical aptitude to be a skilled tradesman. I was a driver of sorts pretty much my whole working career and most likely will be until I retire.
     
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  7. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    GOOD LUCK to both of you, hope you have a great safe career driving. You both will be working for me soon, Social Security, Medi Care. Thank You Drivers.
     
  8. Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    Keep in mind where the OP lives, Florida. His only other option is going to work in fast food or a gas station for $9 an hour.
     
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  9. Ben Wah 79

    Ben Wah 79 Light Load Member

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    Thanks. My wife has a very good high paying job. At .39/mile (.41 with bonuses), I don't even have to avg 2000/week to make sure everything is covered and then some.
     
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  10. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Just don't get any Tickets, Accidents, Incidents. I went almost 43 Years and HIT NOTHING, NO TICKETS, NO INCIDENTS. Boss says to me, Driving In Downtown Chicago,and near by suburbs these days is 3 times harder than years ago. Now why whould he say something like that? Every day in Chicago and suburbs , there is a Truck Wreck.
     
  11. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    That's Great but your the bread winner, that's the rule of thumb. My wife and I , she, already retired, both of us are retiring from Major pharmaceutical drug companies. We are doing great. Hope the best for you also. Good luck, Stay safe.
     
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