Full Time Sailor Wannabe Trucker

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Funny, I am a trucker thats looked into becoming a sailor more than once...

 

MADMAX683: Spent over 20 do time with Uncle Sam's Canoe Club. Was a SEAL during the last 2 years of NAM, then a spook (CTI), then a Yeoman on MIDWAY (CVA-41), INDEPENDENCE (CV-62), GUARDFISH (SSN 612), and LOUISVILLE (SSN 724). Since leaving the sea life, I have been a college professor and high school teacher. Now... soon to be Trucker. I start training on 30NOV09 with Central Refrigerated. I'm not your dad, so no advice here. Times are tough out here. After I quit teaching high school after 5 years, I couldn't buy a job. Was unemployed for 2 1/2 years. I have a Master's Degree, and a #### load of experience in many different fields, yet I couldn't land a job. Right now, law enforcement, medical, and truck driving are just about the only avenues left to "really" find a job within a relatively short period of time. I did not choose trucking a a last resort, I've always loved to travel, and getting paid for it is even better. I hope the economy gets better before your EAOS. I'll keep in touch if you'd like, if not, well, good luck and I wish you all the best in "your future endeavors." Peace, Scott

 

WHAT HE SAID ,,,my son joined the navy 8/17/09 and if i have anything to do with it he will stay in 20+ years,,hope you do to ,,,tkink you should be 40 years old and have a house paid for and saved enough to buy your own truck CASH no note!!! health care for the rest of your life NOW the part you have been waiting for me to say ,,well here it is yes i was in the army and i too did not listen to fokes when thay told me to stay in ,>now i know<and its too late .Be proud as we are proud of you and thx for your service.

 

I did my 20 and get paid every month got alll the benies from my service so it is not a requirnment to get a job with benifits. $170,000 so far and counting for doing nothing so think long and hard about it. All my friends regret when they got out looking back. Last hospital bill $16,000.00 my deductable $12.00

 

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Thank you for your dedication to serve for our Country!!!

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