Does Experience mean nothing??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Thull, Sep 23, 2016.

  1. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    Lol I have BS in psychology and a minor in philosophy and around 26 hours on my masters.
     
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  3. Pintlehook

    Pintlehook Road Train Member

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    Amen.

    I'm a Union guy, Chinatown is not. What he writes here is 100% gospel. ALL of us, union and non, should heed this statement and SAY NO to cheap wages!

    Get your endorsements, keep your respective noses clean, don't punch your dispatcher, and land a good gig! They're out there, People.
     
  4. UsualSuspect

    UsualSuspect Road Train Member

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    I agree. As a newbie and looking, I have already told some recruiters to call me back when they can meet or exceed what some of the others have offered.
     
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  5. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Would you like to buy a Bachelors & a couple Associates in the exciting & glamorous field of Aviation? "See the world & fly high above the clouds." Today only, for a Subway sandwich & bag of chips.

     
  6. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    I've got a Master's in BS! Does that count as anything?:p
    On a serious note, I've got an old friend who has his master's in philosophy. He was gonna go for his doctorate, but his wife told him it was time he became the man of the family and started earning his keep. True story...
    Oh yeah, he found out that he did NOT want to teach. What the hell ELSE are you gonna do with a degree of any type in philosophy?:rolleyes:
     
  7. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    I am doing mine to counsel people who have PTSD. Who better to speak with than someone who has it and knows how bad it can get.
     
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    speedyk Road Train Member

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    Well, he shouldn't become a truck driver. If he drives according to Zeno's Paradox he'll never reach any destination, always having half of the remaining distance still to go.
     
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  9. G13Tomcat

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    @Thull .... I landed my 70k plus job with experience. Its definitely do able. And like others stated, the "good ones" don't necessarily advertise.
    I found this place 6 years ago by word of mouth and a 2x3 sign in the "yard"..... And here i are !
    Get your . Year in. Look at Daniel B.....u know who I mean. And hes rocking.....but for his wife's illness I think.
    Still wondering what happened to @Charlie Mac .... Maybe he got a lucky break too soon?!?
    Stick with it man. Pretty sure Six was the man who said that many sweet rig gigs don't advertise!!!
    Best to ya man, u got this!!!
     
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  10. Inthedark

    Inthedark Light Load Member

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    With the narrow minded frat rats running companies these days. Experience means nothing to them! I have 15 years experience as a machinist and have been replaced with a "manufacturing engineer". Most of whom, I can work circles around. But it's all about that mighty degree these days.

    just my $0.02

    heck no, I'm not bitter...,
     
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  11. G13Tomcat

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    @TROOPER to TRUCKER ... Just watched a special on A&E called Weed3 about treating PTSD with MJ ..auuughhhh.....
     
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