Better to get my class a now or wait

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  1. Thetrashnoob

    Thetrashnoob Light Load Member

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    So I need to get atleast a class b to start the side business I want to. I work full time and will be able to take the 2 weeks off go get my class b. The class a course is 4 weeks. I in the future would like to possible be able to be an o/o so I think I should just get the class a now that way I can also drive the class b. The class a is 4 weeks and double the price of the class b. Does it just make more sense to get the class a now compared to spending more and getting it later on?
    The other issue is snow. I’m going to be taking the class in the middle of the cold and snowy winter. Would it be better to wait until spring?
     
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  3. Majestic 670

    Majestic 670 Heavy Load Member

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    Class b can pay bills. Class A sometimes pays the same or less. Look at class b jobs in your area and compare the wages and you will find sometimes it's the same.
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    Get the Class-A and have all that behind you.
    Starting classes in the winter is fine; have to face it eventually anyway.
     
  5. MGE Dawn

    MGE Dawn Road Train Member

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    Class A now, if you have the choice. You'll thank yourself later
     
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  6. LoneRanger

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    As others have said mind as well get class A now and be done with it,
     
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  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Go big or stay home. Why kneecap yourself and waste time and money down the road?
     
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  8. x1Heavy

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    Winter is a good time to learn. If you havent already.

    Winter is NOT a good time to learn it alone. School time is good. Might as well go for the whole class A. It will save you problems down the road.
     
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  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    If you expect to drive for an employer, get the license just before you work for that employer. If you are ONLY going to work for yourself, get it now before the price goes up. If you get it now, and then decide to work for an employer instead of yourself they will want some explanation why you never used your license. They might even require you go take a refresher course before they hire you.

    If you want to spend the minimum amount of time and money it's more important to have a specific "destination" in mind other wise you will spend more time/money on various just in case scenarios.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    Have you moved to Wyoming yet?
     
  11. Fredterbert6666

    Fredterbert6666 Light Load Member

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    Dont you mean A pays more?
     
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