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Chi Town Steers · Jun 21, 2024

Suspect Zero said: ↑

I can not speak for @Ridgeline reasons for saying such, but unless you have absolutely zero ties to the area, I would not consider moving until you've been in the driver's seat for a while, unless possibly, you can land a local/home every night gig, but even then I probably wouldn't.

If you go OTR that will be a monumental change, in your life, your loved ones lives, even a pet. No matter how well you think you and your loved ones are prepared to deal with that change, you aren't. I had a great support system when I started driving, and the job still almost tore relationships apart. After being gone for 2,3,4 or however many weeks at a time you will need/want a constant to come back to, both for you and your S/O, if you have one. If you are married or in a long term relationship imagine moving to a place where neither of you know anybody, anything about that place then telling that person "Gotta go, see ya in a month".

This is a field that seems to chew up and spit out more than it retains. The hours can suck, the weather can suck, the traffic DOES suck. I think it kind of has to be something that's in your blood to keep doing it year in, year out.

Don't get me wrong, I know I spout doom and gloom, and it ain't all that, there are great parts too, but until you are in it for some time I would minimize the number of gigantic changes you make to life outside of trucking, and moving to new area would count, taxes or not. Now if you are in Crook County and want to get out and over to Will, DuPage or something like that I can't say that would be a bad thing.
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My fiancé passed away during covid and I haven’t had anything serious since then, I’m looking forward to some road time.

Suspect Zero · Jun 21, 2024

Chinatown said: ↑

@Chi Town Steers is a seasoned Air Force veteran and used to moving around frequently.
Many companies will put him to the top of the hiring list, because he's a military vet.
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I never said they wouldn't... or shouldn't.

Chi Town Steers · Jun 21, 2024

The one california kid said: ↑

Gawd no I'd imagine. You ever play with one of those camel spiders?
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Every time we found them, we’d bring them into pro sups office. He loved it even more if we were brave/dumb enough to drop one in his truck

Suspect Zero · Jun 21, 2024

Chi Town Steers said: ↑

My fiancé passed away during covid and I haven’t had anything serious since then, I’m looking forward to some road time.
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My condolences sir, it was not my intention to re-open a wound in your personal life.

Chi Town Steers · Jun 21, 2024

lual said: ↑

Also: given the bad current CDL job market, & other factors -- if you are (still) serious about a career in trucking -- DO NOT move to:

Florida

California

the far northeast (Maine, NH, etc)

-- L
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I’m planning on being in it for the long haul, pun intended

Chi Town Steers · Jun 21, 2024

Suspect Zero said: ↑

My condolences sir, it was not my intention to re-open a wound in your personal life.
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No worries, I figure if I come around asking for help then I’m likely to get some honest feedback. I’ve had time, just saying I’m single.

Suspect Zero · Jun 21, 2024

The one california kid said: ↑

Hey bro, the man stated that he has 34yrs in. The air force! I imagine he knows what it's like to be away from home for long periods. Don't you?
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I took that to mean he was 34 years of age so I had no idea of this length of time in the service of where he was stationed for that time so I did my best to point out something he might not be aware of.

And I'm not your Bro.

Suspect Zero · Jun 21, 2024

Chi Town Steers said: ↑

I’m planning on being in it for the long haul, pun intended
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LOL... Good one.

Chi Town Steers · Jun 21, 2024

I served one term I am 34 years of age

lual · Jun 21, 2024

Chi Town Steers said: ↑

I’m planning on being in it for the long haul, pun intended
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Perhaps.

But you may as well stack the deck in your favor -- & not the other way around.

-- L

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