Is the worst local job better than the best OTR job?

I AM EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, in my hate of many people, places, or things. This way, I cannot be accused of a "hate on" one particular person,. place or thing.

I hate ice to drive on, but love ice in my cold drinks.

ok, I lied, I actually loved something...shyte......

 

Ah it's alright. We all love something or other.

You like ice in your drinks and you love to hate!

 

Local company drivers see their boss every day. Sounds bad to me!!

 

Taters gonna Tate.

 

Oh yeah, I beach and moan about things wrong with Utah. But when I left here for a few years, I just couldn't wait to get back. Just like anyplace else, the place is screwed up, with idiots living here, and idiots running it. BUT IT IS HOME, and I kind of like it.

Most all of us have a relative or two like that. If we are REALLY LUCKY, (as I am,) they never show up in the area we live in.

That certainly could be a problem, if your boss is an uh, er, typical boss. But if you work for a decent company, with a decent supervisor, no problems. At least none that don't get worked out.

OK, now for the serious stuff:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless

Usage Discussion of IRREGARDLESS
Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

So there you have it boys and girls, it is definitely a word.

 

Funny thing about the English language...

The acceptance of a word isn't based upon it being found in a dictionary, rather the quantity of people who use and understand the word's definition.

So, just because the word isn't in the dictionary, doesn't mean it isn't a legitimate word. Fun, right?

 

I used to correct a friend on the use of the word irregardless as well.

She took much pleasure a few years ago when it was actually added to the current dictionary.

 

Wait...they put it in a dictionary? I sure hope not because it's a double negative and it actually means the opposite of what people intend.

Back to the matter at hand, local is a mixed bag as are all jobs. If you find the right one that doesn't burn you out, get you injured, and pays well then it's great. But many don't meet those criteria. I just switched from local to regional and it looks like my pay will be going up significantly. Years from now I might go back to local if I feel like it and can get into crude or something of the sort. Until then, I'm happy.

 

The American English language is a live language not dead like Latin. As such it is evolving and can change over time. The way I spoke English 30 years ago is notably different than how I speak it now.
Tim McGraw said it best on his song Back When, "when a screw was a screw...".

As far as I'm concerned if the other party can understand it then it's a word.