Living OTR

So, I've taken a long hard look at my life and decided I need a MAJOR change. A lot of things have happened in my life lately which have led to this decision, and I've decided the lifestyle of an OTR driver is right for me. Yes, I've done the research. Yes, I've talked to OTR drivers and yes, I've watched the myriad videos on YouTube depicting life as an OTR trucker. As a side note, check out the documentary on YouTube called "Big Rig". It's an hour and a half but WELL worth it. Anyway, I've been thinking that I want to get rid of about 90% of the "crap" I own, put the other 10% in secure climate controlled storage and get rid of my apartment. I figure I can stay at my dads on my down time and basically live OTR. I don't have much family or friends and not a lot to tie me down. I figured even when I earned a weekend after 8 weeks, I'd just ask for another load. My question is whether this is a good idea. I don't have a problem working longer than 2 months straight, but I don't want my employer to become dependent on this. I want to know that after working for say, 6 months straight, I can take 2 days without them complaining. Like I said, home time is not a big deal to me, but I want to know I'm not going to get hassled if I want 2-3 days every 6 months or so.
Any thoughts?

 

@gravehauler-thanks for the advise. I've seen a few of your replies to other people and you seem like you've got a head on your shoulders. Keep up the good work!
@Jarhead- I currently work in a machine shop. Not as an operator, so I basically have no "skill set". However, my job is pretty secure. I've been there 4 1/2 years, made it through at least 5 layoffs (maybe more. I stopped counting) including 1 where we went from two 12 hour shifts with 120 people to one 8 hour shift with 40 people. And when the economy crashed, we ramped up from 40 hr weeks to 66 hr weeks. Like I said, it's not horrible, but I've already hit the ceiling there and at 27, that's way too young. Plus, there were a lot of promises made. I held up my end of the bargain, but I was the only one.
@sharpdressedman- thanks for the encouragement, hope everything works out for you too bro!

 

That's a good time to watch it drty.