something different

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  1. Oct 14, 2015 #1
    lovespink

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    Hi - I am thinking about getting my CDL and going back to work. I have been a stay at home mom for about 10 years now :D. I am excited but at the same time I'm nervous because have no idea of what to expect.
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2015 #2
    S M D

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    Expect the unexpected
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2015 #3
    mountaingote

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    Expect to be harassed and belittled, propositioned and talked down to. I don't do it myself, and it really bothers me to see how women are treated out here. Otherwise....welcome to The Machine
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2015 #4
    lovespink

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    Well thank you...
    I did read some things like that... I was told that it really didn't happen that they were exaggerations or misunderstandings.
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2015 #5
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    my best and truthful reply came from the PTL recruiter at my school " I guarantee you there are no guarantees in trucking". I don't work there and hope not to but at least he was sincere. Don't go to a company school. Go to a community college or to a 3rd party school. At a company school you are stuck there..
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2015 #6
    HorseShoe

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    Why trucking? And don't say you like driving on road trips because it's not the same
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2015 #7
    thelushlarry

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    Maybe she wants to be a payed tourist
     
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  10. Oct 14, 2015 #8
    HorseShoe

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    Could be joining the gold rush. I hear all truck drivers are rich
     
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    mountaingote

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    It's not a blanket statement by any means, but it is by no means rare. I can tell you stories that would curl yer hair....
     
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    CasanovaCruiser

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    100% of your time at home to 10% of your time at home would be the biggest obstacle for you in my opinion.

    However I've heard that raising children takes 100% of your time so maybe it wouldn't be that much of an adjustment lol
     
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