Are you happy you're doin' this?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JustSonny, Nov 5, 2009.

  1. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    Well, it's time to sleep. I gotta get up early (4:45am) so I can be alert when I go pick up the little ones and take 'em to school. I drive a school bus and next summer when I start over the road I'm gonna miss those little rugrats. But my question is: Wherever you are right at this minute, while checking out The Forum, are you happy you're doing what you're doing? Sorry, I just gotta know!
     
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  3. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    Yep! I wouldn't trade this for anything.
     
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  4. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    That's what I'm talkin' bout!!
     
  5. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I am satisfied. Ive done everything Ive wanted to do in life.
     
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  6. LavenderTrucker

    LavenderTrucker Medium Load Member

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    I am. It is an awesome experience! I am still new, still learning, and I am loving it. I am not saying it is always easy, because it isn't, but it is worth it.
    One of my favorite quotes is from Hellen Keller
    "Keep your face the sun and you won't see the shadows"
    Everyday try to write 10 good things about my day. Somedays that is easy, other days not so much, but by doing it, it helps me appreciate little things.
     
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  7. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

    Hubby has been at this for 25 years...if he wasn't happy doing it, we would be at home, in early (for me) retirement.

    He loves this job so much, even with all of the lean paychecks sometimes, and the frustrations with shippers/receivers, etc. that I absolutely DREAD the day when he DOES retire...he will be MISERABLE!!

    Judi Kay
     
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  8. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    I sitting on my couch at home.

    Hell yeh I'm happy with my job :D I'd be happy with it, if I was spending the night on the road as well.

    Only problem.... Bozo the clown (aka Dispatch), who rarely contacts me through the week. Will call at 07:05 in the morning .....to check on me. :biggrin_2552:

    Actually, your question should be 2 part. You'll find the vast majority of drivers are extremely happy with their job. While many find their current company, lacking.
     
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  9. RACEFAN

    RACEFAN Medium Load Member

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    Yes,enjoy driving and meeting all the people you run into,And you get to see and learn alot.
     
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  10. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

    Yeah, but that's pretty much the way it goes with ANY company, dontcha think?

    But the job itself....like those commercials go....PRICELESS!!!

    And I don't even drive anymore...just a passenger...and hubby, the driver, loves it more than I do! :yes2557::yes2557::yes2557::yes2557::yes2557:

    Judi Kay
     
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  11. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    :biggrin_2553:Well, it's time to sleep. I gotta get up early (4:45am) so I can be alert when I go pick up the little ones and take 'em to school. I drive a school bus and next summer when I start over the road I'm gonna miss those little rugrats. But my question is: Wherever you are right at this minute, are you happy you're doing what you're doing? Sorry, I just gotta know
     
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