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Bring wife OTR for a year or two

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sam3106, Apr 22, 2018.

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  1. Apr 22, 2018 #11
    sam3106

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    Makes sense. I will be doing it myself the first year but the year after she would want to come. She pretty flexible as am I. The military had me go thru many changes as well.
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2018 #12
    sam3106

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    I get your point but I have those same expenses whether shes with me or not. If she with me It would be alot cheaper overall because no rent, yes there 6 meals but there six meals Im paying for when she at home as well so it shouldn't be a Financial burden.
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2018 #13
    austinmike

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    I wouldnt worry about disrespect. Like was said, one person in a truck is enough. Two is a pain in the butt. Maybe take her out for a month or so after you get a few months experience. See if she and you can hack it.

    Good Luck -
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2018 #14
    SteveScott

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    Just a heads up. Truck beds aren't very comfortable for those "special times".
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2018 #15
    Jazz1

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    You obviously have insecurity issues. Leave your wife home as someone may look at her and you’ll start running your mouth ahead of common sense
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2018 #16
    Espressolane

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    start slow, a week or two, have a week or two off! Then try three and see how it goes. And in a while, if all works ok, try and get her a CDL and run team.

    You will either make a good team or you will end up divorced.
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2018 #17
    sam3106

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    I thought you could buy your own mattress?
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2018 #18
    sam3106

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    Shes to scared to drive a big truck
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2018 #19
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    Like Grumppy says, 2 are way more expensive out there than one. Also make sure you can pay all or most of your bills from the road.
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2018 #20
    sam3106

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    we wouldn't have any bills. Wouldn't I save more money us being together and not have to worry about rent car notes etc. Unless I'm not getting something. We would buy food from wal-mart from off time. Mainly tuna and bread.
     
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