Is my career done?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mjfreespirit, Jan 11, 2016.

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  1. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Good luck with it!
     
    Big Don, Jan 12, 2016
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    The cement truck guys in this part of Jersey make less than $20/hr.

    Source: I do concrete work on the side.
     
    CousinVinny, Jan 12, 2016
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    $20 an hour is bad for a home daily job?
     
    ajohnson, Jan 12, 2016
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    I wouldn't say it is
     
    Thull, Jan 12, 2016
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    3 backing....Stephens? Trans Am? CRST? Anyone drive for those guys and would know?
     
    TigerShark, Jan 13, 2016
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    This state is ridiculously expensive to live in.

    The town that OP mentioned he took a job in had a median property tax of $8,392 in 2013 with median household income of $100,980 and is the 6th richest county in the United States according to Forbes.

    The only thing we have goin' for us is cheap fuel.
     
    CousinVinny, Jan 13, 2016
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    Move to Las Vegas; a balmy 57 degrees today.

    OP, did you apply to any of the companies I listed?
     
    Chinatown, Jan 13, 2016
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    I got a call back from Hermann Total Distribution in Dayton. Start orientation Monday. Keep my fingers crossed. Don't have a job till keys are in hand.
     
    mjfreespirit, Jan 13, 2016
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    Wow. Thats insane
     
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    I thought local would be awesome but it totally sucked. Just my experience. Most guys that go local usually go back OTR
     
    TigerShark, Jan 13, 2016
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