50/50

probably they are just teasing you and you didnt pick up on it through the writing. It is a forum full of truckers, after all, not funeral directors.

 

On the brightside OP in this work you are fairly free to be yourself and say what you are thinking without worrying too much.

My previous career was a nightmare that way for me. I am socially clueless, more so in person than online. Always had to worry about speaking if something might get me sent back to HR again. Always happened When I let my guard down and started talking naturally.

Ill take occassional teasing, even rudeness over that nonsense any day.

 

I agree.

I did 8 years on a shop floor. I spoke up about a lot of things, took many managers to task over their ignorance, got actively involved with the union.

All I did was paint a target on my back. They put a spear right through the bullseye.

And I didn't change a #### thing.

Now I enjoy spending most of my week by myself. Once in a great while I get into a conversation with a fellow trucker that has nothing do do with freight rates or electronic logs. Those are the little gems that I value out here.

To the OP, don't lose heart. Keep reading. You will find out quickly who's advice is worthwhile, and who is talking complete malarkey.

Good luck!

 

Most truck drivers are real tough behind a keyboard or in their truck.

Catch them outside and they aren’t so tough.

 

Lol. Dude, that site is an over moderated, train wreck!!! Filled with ego maniacs that have worked for 1 mega, so they feel they know everything there is to know about trucking.

Not gonna lie, about once a month I go and read it just for laughs. It’s kind of embarrassing. ‍♂️

 

I figure I better post something quick, before this thread gets shut down...

 

For what?

 

Hurt feelers.

 

Maybe this forum needs mandatory prepost inspections and regular PM's.