Can anyone convince me?

One of the guys who drives for the limo company i dispatch for was a Lieutenant in Corrections and he was over 50 guards and 700 inmates and he quit because he couldn't go home feeling like he had a secure job, but then again I just know the guy but i will say he is tough as nails and I would not want to come up against him.

 

one of the worse jobs I ever had was as a CO
if that was all that was left for me
i would rather a sharp stick in the eye

seems to me the low end truck driving jobs pay more then what OP is making in NC corrections
I made twice that in NJ and hated everyday of it

 

I also worked in your field.I enjoyed it for a while but I started noticing several changes in my life that weren't healthy for me. Also the facility wanted more and more from me. The pay never seemed to rise and promotions meant more personal liability so I went into private security and was surrounded by wannabes and fools with even less pay. Trucking has provided me with a less stressful environment and more pay with more options. I can be a regular person now and not Sergeant. It was a good move for me. I do appreciate what you currently do and the sacrifices you make but don't ever think you have to be a civil servant for life. Good luck to you.

 

If you "love" your current job....stay the 'F' out of trucking....you will be disappointed every day.

I don't know why I even waste my time.....you will not listen any way. Nobody ever does.

 

I would stay at your current job. It's stable with good benefits.

What shift do you work ?

Ever think about starting a business with a family member/friend ? That would increase your income.

 

It's all about you, NCR. As white dog says, you'll do what you want. If you want bigger checks, go into OTR truck driving. But it's hard if you want to be home. To make any money you have to pretty much live in your truck for weeks at a time. Besides that, there's a lot of ways to spend money on the weeks driving. So you will gross more, but if you spend more, why bother? One thing is clear. Wide is the path, but narrow the gate. Many drivers come in, few stay in. It takes a while to get your skills and patterns together for success. Paying dues, the old cliche, is going to be part of it. You can surely do it, but you'll have to commit to it, you can't just stick your toe in and tell how deep the water is. Good luck.

 

Glad you were able to find what's right for you. Good luck to you!

 

Sounds like a good decision.

Good Luck

 

Only time will tell. . .Hope you find what is right for you!