Working at Pepsi was harder than I thought!

Honestly, your last line says it all. If even YOU think you "suck at driving," then it is time for a plan change. It is too bad, but it is a fact. Not everyone is or should be a driver.

Don't be hard on yourself over it. I see by your profile that you are 43, so you aren't a kid. You probably have learned by now to roll with the punch.

It is time to try a different career path. You may have to pick up whatever you can, until you can prepare yourself. Good luck!

OBTW, you have NOT failed. You have learned something from this, so it is not a failure!

 

If you are good with wrenches and since you have a Class A and know electronics, look into fleet services.

A buddy of mine started out helping pull school buses in the garage and doing small tasks like fluids, refilling first aid kits, and tire swaps.

Now he is a full blown mechanic making big $$$.
Note: CDL is required. You are halfway there.

 

Electronics?

Everything is done by computers. Plug and play dynos.

Heck man, you can be the elctrical guy.

See if you can start with light bulbs.

They teach you everything on sight.

Just got to get in first.

Good luck with your search! :smt023

 

All I see here is negative from you.....

You won't succeed at anything, or accomplish anything if you are so easily swayed to give up....in any profession....you must convince yourself you can succeed.

It does sound like you need to see a shrink and get this depression that is setting in addressed!

 

Work on the mind set first. If you believe you can or you believe you can't, either way you're right.

 

Maybe you just aren't able to handle tractor trailers. Have you thought about trying to find a job driving straights? You may want to look into a company that only uses straights and maybe even rent a large uhaul to see if its more your cup of tea.

If you think the driving is the issue not just the class then consider what others have said about trying to get a job as a mechanic assistant in a truck maintenance shop.

 

Contact the local temp agencies in your area. Light duty manufacturing and food service temp jobs are usually abundant going that route. The pay won't be great and you won't be driving... but you'll make money and that's all that matters right now.

Also... don't sweat the bill collectors too much. Sure you owe the money and need to settle... but your family needs come first. If that doesn't happen by September, then they're just going to have to wait. They will make the situation sound like life or death over the phone... but keep in mind they're all "talk". If the loan is in default, your credit is already dinged. Bill collectors buy loans for a very small percentage of what is actually owed. Chances are good you could settle with them in six months to a year and only pay 20% to 30% of the original balance.