Family Time w/ new baby

Discussion in 'Roehl' started by Treefork, Sep 29, 2011.

  1. Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    My wife was induced last Friday and my dispatcher followed through and got me home on time the afternoon before. I asked if it would be ok to stay home through Monday to help my wife get situated with the new baby. I called Monday for my Tuesday dispatch and my dispatcher told me quite politely that I was a heel for trying to go back out and leave my wife home with all the kids and forced/allowed to take a few more days off. It was nice though really, I figured I was expected to get that truck moving again asap no excuses. So although my check next week will be almost nonexistent, I had some great family time with my wife and kids and newest son.
     
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  3. glowstickz

    glowstickz Light Load Member

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    Glad to hear that man. I just finished orientation at Gary and everything they have told me so far has been 100% true. I may have actually got with a company that does truely care.
     
  4. paoldschool

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    Treefork glad they let you have the extra time at home. They have always been more than fair with hometime... My grandfather died last fall, and they got me right home no questions asked, and told me to call when I was ready to come back out. Hope mom and new baby are healthy, with 5 now you have enough for your own basketball team...
     
  5. MONGOOSE

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    Congrats Treefork.
     
  6. notezbngrn71

    notezbngrn71 Road Train Member

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    Congrats and I love hearing stories like this. Roehl really values family and doesn't want you to forget it.
     
  7. GunzFlatbedder

    GunzFlatbedder Medium Load Member

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    when my wife was 9 months they wouldnt send me further than 350 miles... so I could get back ASAP if she popped, ended up being induced on a day we chose and i took a week off
     
  8. paoldschool

    paoldschool Heavy Load Member

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    My baby is 16 years old, you guys are really making my feel old!!! Enjoy them while they are little ones, because they really do grow up too fast. Treefork, some pictures of the new addition to your family???
     
  9. Preacher Man

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    You know if you can afford it, you are legally allowed family leave. I think it's six weeks. The catch is that it is unpaid. Still in all, Roehl was great both when my wife's nephew was found dead after he had been missing for a month. Within a month later her dad died. Brandon told me concentrate on the family and let him know when I was ready to go back on the road.

    Congrats on the newbie in the house. When are you going to let your wife take the truck out so she can get some sleep?
     
  10. GunzFlatbedder

    GunzFlatbedder Medium Load Member

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    well PA i am 46, i have a 25, 23, 5,4 and a 1 year old ...now we know what makes it happen... no more
     
  11. Preacher Man

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    I have one eleven year old. Chasing her around as a little one I came to the conclusion that to be a good parent you need the strength of youth and the wisdom of age. Unfortunately when you have gained the latter, you've usually lost the former.
     
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