I'm done.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chumleypm, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. BIG RIGGER

    BIG RIGGER Road Train Member

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    I can remember back in the 60's my dad would complain that he was being discriminated against because he had a family.Many companies of that era knew this job wasn't for a family man and hired accordingly.Of course there was no talk of pseudo driver shortages then,all jobs required experience,and driving schools were hard to find especially in the central part of the country.
     
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  3. chralb

    chralb Road Train Member

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    I applaud you for being honest with yourself and realizing it wasn't for you. Also for having the courage to walk away and have to find something else in "this" current economy. :biggrin_25514:

    I have to say I'm also a bit jealous as I've yet to find a company that will hire me and I have no family or home to worry about anymore so life on the road is just fine with me.

    Anyway, I wish you the very best on whatever road you travel from here. God Bless!! [​IMG]
     
  4. ragtopjr

    ragtopjr Light Load Member

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    I was thinking the same thing!

    Its refreshing to see someone take responsibility for his decisions!

    Its good to see that you were able to realize that Trucking was not for you early, I wish you all the best in finding a new path that is more suitable for you!

    Best of luck with the Future!
     
  5. NYROADIE

    NYROADIE Heavy Load Member

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    Wait a minute, you left trucking cuz your wife and kids were at home? That's why I went into trucking! j/k I know how it feels and you do what ya gotta if that's being at home with the kids then good for you and better for them! BOL
     
  6. sbranch822

    sbranch822 Bobtail Member

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    good luck in your future endeavors.
     
  7. Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    I'm so happy that you've found something that you will enjoy and that you're not leaving the Trucker's Report.

    Best wishes for a wonderful future with your new job!
     
  8. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Chumley, I'm just curious. What was it about trucking that WASN'T what you had expected? And, are you the same Chumley on the reality show "Pawn Stars" on the History Channel?
     
  9. chumleypm

    chumleypm Bobtail Member

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    The biggest thing I guess was the fact that I expected a job, not a whole lifestyle change. It was poor planning on my part, I was going to tough it out for awhile and move to something better, the same plan most new drivers have. I realized after less than 8 months that it wouldn't matter where I worked, I was not a trucker. This is also not a job, you change most things in your life and I didn't want to. It never "got in my blood", or whatever. I underestimated it, I went into it for a paycheck but there is so much more to it that. There were a lot of things that helped make my decision, but the biggest one was that it was more than a job, more than I wanted. Every trucker I talked to said "You should be home with your wife and kids, if I could go back I would have never got into trucking". I started weighing the importance of my life, family vs. job, otr vs. home, etc. I decided it was too big a change for me to halfheartedly make, with the doubts I had anyway.

    I think the pawn star is chumlee, regardless, we are 2 different people. Thanks for the posts.
     
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  10. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Good luck to you. I am very impressed with you openness and honesty about this. I do hope you find your "niche" in life!
     
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  11. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    Truckin' aint for everybody...Kudos to you for realizing that you just weren't cut out for this type of work.

    Good luck in the future.
     
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