All of you knocking @cmbyrom please come back on here at 65 years of age and tell us what you have and that you are retiring comfortably. Most of you haven't got a clue.
She didn't come on here looking for internet experts on bull hauling, proper driving techniques, why your driving style is correct, tailgating and other totally irrelevant topics.
I'm out.
23 year veteran trucker fired!
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by cmbyrom, Jul 14, 2019.
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No IRA? No Pension? No retirement saved up at all?
Social Security SHOULD be enough if you 2 put in enough employable years..(Minimum 30 years)
Don't count on iDIOT motor carriers to keep you afloat- They don't care about you.
Im assuming you have outstanding debt still in your 70's......Which,Im Sorry to Hear- At this point in your lives- You should be enjoying it.Texas_hwy_287, okiedokie and p608 Thank this. -
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As explained in an earlier thread, we did not plan on old age. I am sure we are not the only two in this predicament. No pension, none of that. Only some savings, which would sustain us for a few years. Enjoyment? What is THAT?
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PE_Trans said: ↑However, I do not find it safe to be on the freeway and looking at your side mirrors every 5-15 seconds.Click to expand...
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TripleSix said: ↑You cannot see someone 5 feet on your bumper through peripheral vision. And even if you can, it shouldn’t annoy you since you are only liable for what’s in front of you. Why not ignore them?Click to expand...wore out Thanks this.
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cmbyrom said: ↑As explained in an earlier thread, we did not plan on old age. I am sure we are not the only two in this predicament. No pension, none of that. Only some savings, which would sustain us for a few years. Enjoyment? What is THAT?Click to expand...
as far as other jobs in YOUR area, as mentions, he can try clss B jobs, and there as as many if not more of those in some areas of any state, as there are available class A jobs.
construction (but may also have to be a laborer) trash hauling to and from transfer stations, or city/town routes, appliance store deliveries (may be a lot of heavy lifting however), the state DOT highway dept in your area, check the state employment websites, delivery driver for a bakery to other stores, markets, (try distributors for say wonder sunbeam, nissan breads)
i just retired myself, most likely at or over your husbands age....it can be tough getting hired on at (say) a class A job, but NOT impossible.
please be aware that I KNOW from experience, that AGE DISCIMINATION on people over about 65 IS OUT THERE...don't belive me..??
check this article..
Older Americans more likely to cite workplace discrimination
there ARE other articles on this.......i had experienced this myself, beofre i got the last job, before i retired....
the employers of course DO NOT tell you, that your age is a factor......
but when you take into consideration, health, fitness, longevity on the job, pay, benefits, the younger people win this hands down.
at our age, employers know that we are a set back to them, and thier workman's comp insurance AND health benefits.
your husband can be the picture perfect healthy man that can out run, out work any man 40 years his junior.
but many employers "go with the odds" of hiring younger over older.
i wish the 2 of you well, i really do, but in my long lived opinion on life and experiencing age discrimination myself, he may want to settle for a class B job.
fight that ticket, as i outlined above....
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buddyd157 said: ↑as mentioned many posts ago, fight that ticket, get it reduced to a lesser charge, just make sure that it is said that he will pay the fine IN FULL, cuz all they really want is the money. call the number on the ticket, you might be able to talk with the DA's office which can cut him a deal, in "SOME" jursidictions, the court clerk can also have the authority to do this, he or you have to call and ask/talk.
as far as other jobs in YOUR area, as mentions, he can try clss B jobs, and there as as many if not more of those in some areas of any state, as there are available class A jobs.
construction (but may also have to be a laborer) trash hauling to and from transfer stations, or city/town routes, appliance store deliveries (may be a lot of heavy lifting however), the state DOT highway dept in your area, check the state employment websites, delivery driver for a bakery to other stores, markets, (try distributors for say wonder sunbeam, nissan breads)
i just retired myself, most likely at or over your husbands age....it can be tough getting hired on at (say) a class A job, but NOT impossible.
please be aware that I KNOW from experience, that AGE DISCIMINATION on people over about 65 IS OUT THERE...don't belive me..??
check this article..
Older Americans more likely to cite workplace discrimination
there ARE other articles on this.......i had experienced this myself, beofre i got the last job, before i retired....
the employers of course DO NOT tell you, that your age is a factor......
but when you take into consideration, health, fitness, longevity on the job, pay, benefits, the younger people win this hands down.
at our age, employers know that we are a set back to them, and thier workman's comp insurance AND health benefits.
your husband can be the picture perfect healthy man that can out run, out work any man 40 years his junior.
but many employers "go with the odds" of hiring younger over older.
i wish the 2 of you well, i really do, but in my long lived opinion on life and experiencing age discrimination myself, he may want to settle for a class B job.
fight that ticket, as i outlined above....
excuse any mispelling, my spell check thru google, does not work.Click to expand... -
if you tried saying something, you mis quoted me...and i had to make spelling corrections all over again..
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I was booted out of veterinary receptionist at 65.....I was no longer "eye candy " But I was under the impression if a driver could pass the DOT physical, that he was still hireable??????
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