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Hello everybody

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by seeker1, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. Jan 25, 2009 #1
    seeker1

    seeker1 Bobtail Member

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    I'm new to this site and i really like what i have found here.I am wanting to change my carreer and trucking is something I've dreamned of doing since i was a kid.I'm 47 years old and am a welder by trade have been at the same company for 11 years and am frankly sick to death of it.I make a decent living there,45,000 a year ayear plus good bennies.So this is a big decision for me but one i'm willing to make and to live with.could anyone help lead me in the right direction to go in as far as agood company to start with? i realize i will have to start at the bottom as far as pay and have no problem with OTR,but would like to stay from the bad companys out there if thats possible,if not i wiiling to suck it up for awhile if need be.

    \ Thanks for your help.:biggrin_25519:
     
    seeker1, Jan 25, 2009
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  3. Jan 25, 2009 #2
    Cybergal

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    Hi, seeker1, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. Please remember, you are NEVER allowed to post e-mails, ad links, trucking company links, personal site links, and such ANYWHERE in this forum. Thanks for understanding! We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, seeker1!

    seeker1, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can PM me or a Moderator (50 posts not required to PM a Mod) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!

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  4. Jan 25, 2009 #3
    Lilbit

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    Welcome to the forum! Glad you wandered in!
     
    Lilbit, Jan 25, 2009
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  5. Jan 25, 2009 #4
    IrunU

    IrunU Medium Load Member

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    Good Luck Be Safe and Welcome to the forum
     
    IrunU, Jan 25, 2009
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  7. Jan 25, 2009 #5
    Lil Blue Pony

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    welcome to the group seeker...there is enough info on this site to make a well informed decision...just read and even ask questions if you have to...best of luck
     
    Lil Blue Pony, Jan 25, 2009
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  8. Jan 27, 2009 #6
    Mrs T

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    Hi and welcome!

    Ditto what pony said, get lots of info before you leap, this is not the time to take risks, with the economy being what it is right now.
    But get reading, find out what you need, and when you are good and ready, go for it!

    And keep posting, let us know how you get on!
     
    Mrs T, Jan 27, 2009
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  9. Jan 27, 2009 #7
    seeker1

    seeker1 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks all for the warm welcome.I'm reading lots of posts and doing all the research i can.Your right this is a bad time to take risks,making it even more important to go with the right company to start with.I have thought long and hard about pursuing this dream of mine and yeah it's a little ok alot scary to leave my present job as i am somewhat secure there but if we want something bad enough we gotta reach out and go for it right? don't wanna look back some day and wonder what i missed out on or what might have been.any encouragement here would be welcomed and also of course any wisdom from you old timers as well.

    seeker
     
    seeker1, Jan 27, 2009
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  10. Jan 27, 2009 #8
    rikdev50s

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    Hey and Howdy Seeker! Welcome to the forum. I guess by now your eyes and brain might be getting a little tired... LOL But hey you want some thing bad enuff then you have to sacrifice, Yep you will take a pay cut for a while, but if you have any salt, you will succeed. Good Luck and and keep your eyes open wide.
     
    rikdev50s, Jan 27, 2009
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