So now I'm torn...

Aced the CDL permit test last week. Read the entire CDL manual just because I was psyched about getting into trucking. Got my NC driving record printed out; looks good. DOT physical, check. Drug test, check. Ready to roll, right?

Today, I went to the orientation at NC Truck Driver Training School and was excited about it. I watched the last batch of students working out turns and backing in the parking lot. Sat through orientation, made friends with another student, and planned to return on the 18th to pay tuition.

As I'm leaving the campus, I check my voice-mail and I've got a great job offer from the civil firm where I used to work (not my current job). I've been on good terms with my old manager for years and it is a nice office.

I've already turned in two weeks notice at my current job (not a bad job but not a great job) because I wanted to go trucking. This was going to be a career change for me because I am tired of sitting in an office all day. Yet now I have this on the plate and I have to choose.

On the one hand, I've been offered a great opportunity with a great firm. On the other hand, I have always wanted to learn how to drive a truck and go OTR. I have no wife, kids, mortgage or heavy debt so no worries on that end.

I am 35 years old and I don't want to look back on my life when I get on in years and say "Boy, I wish I had taken that chance to drive a truck."

I am torn...

 

Sorry, not sure what you mean by that. I am on good terms with both my current employer as well as the former that is offering the position. If I turned it down, it would not change my relationship with them.

Sorry if I am misunderstanding you.

 

I see what you're saying. That's a hard question. There's plenty of work at the firm for sure but senior positions rarely come open. They have low turnover at that place.