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  1. arkie35

    arkie35 Bobtail Member

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    Hi, new here been reading alot of the threads, will be going to school next month. Big career change , but wife supports it and my boys think its cool, I know I will miss them but big sacrifices earn big gains. I was just wondering how do ya'll deal with homesickness.
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    Hi, arkie35, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. Please remember, you are NEVER allowed to post e-mails, ad links, trucking company links, personal site links, and such ANYWHERE in this forum. Thanks for understanding! We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, arkie35!

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    Welcome to the forum! Glad you wandered in!
     
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    Hey there arkie.....welcome to the group hope the new career cange goes well tkae care and keep us posted
     
  5. arkie35

    arkie35 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks lil blue.
    I leave the 9 for training and we'll see how it goes.
     
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    Just curious what big gains you expect to earn .
     
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    hopefully alot better income. but like most things your gonna get out what you put in.
     
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    I finished school this past friday 3/26. now just waiting to go to work on the 6th of april
     
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    ColoradoDreamin Light Load Member

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    A laptop, web cam and unlimited cell phone minutes will help. You also might consider email or some sort of delayed communication so that you can communicate when your schedules are different.

    Good luck...drive safe!
     
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    Looking forward to seeing you in April. Don't forget our C1 Gang Sign... Represent... LOL