Anyone else hate shifting?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by FredTheBasset, Aug 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM.

  1. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

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    How long have you been out of work?
     
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    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Were just from the generation of making sure your employer is satisfied with your work, I was taught o give 110%, if that makes my generation a gen of fools then so be it. I can go back to any employer and get rehired, not an issue. Because I made sure my job performance was the best I have to give.
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    I once got a little friendly with a truck stop waitress on my regular route and we went out a few times. She'd pick me up in her Mazda with a stickshift and ask me to drive. It was funny how the first time she asked if I could drive a manual trans. I said sure, but then I thought I wasn't the only trucker she dated. Some of the others probably couldn't handle a stick.
     
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    ####... I'd be embarrassed if it was me... She'd probably dump me the first day cause I couldn’t drive a manual LMFAO!!
     
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    Good to know learning to drive stick has more benefits than just job opportunities, lol!
     
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    No offense, but are you sure you would charge for that?
     
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    For a little but, but luckily your mom's been paying me to clean her plumbing.

    It's the Big O endorsement. The DMV only does 5 questions for the written part, but requires a road test of sorts to demonstrate your skills on the examiner. However, you get a restriction - depending on whether the examiner is male or female.