Do you enjoy your job

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mangdriver, Feb 13, 2016.

  1. mangdriver

    mangdriver Light Load Member

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    I just got my Class A, I already have a decent and secure office job, and will now be the back-up driver. My question is who here enjoys what their doing, and who here is just doing it because it's just what they have always done.
    I am currently married with 3 kids, and do to where my job is I'm not home most nights. My thought was if I could get a local job and be home at night, it might be a decent option. I have all endorsements but hazmat, only because I didn't see a need to b et it right now. I have only driven auto trucks, but know how to drive manual.
     
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  3. Jonny1

    Jonny1 Medium Load Member

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    Where are you located?
     
  4. JReding

    JReding Road Train Member

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    I still enjoy driving, but I'm now at a company where I can finally picture myself moving into a supervisory or managerial position.
     
  5. Pork Chop Express

    Pork Chop Express Light Load Member

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  6. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Ive always liked driving for a living. Like it more now that i mainly do open deck work, unless a van is on vacation
     
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  7. Dye Guardian

    Dye Guardian Road Train Member

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    I enjoy it and don't have much of a life outside of it. Working hard and making good money. Pulling flatbed B-trains in Canada.
     
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  8. mangdriver

    mangdriver Light Load Member

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    We live on cape cod, and I'm currently working about an 1.25 hrs from home. I have experiance mainly with class B trucks, and some experiance with flat bed tractor trailers.
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I enjoy mine. It's good money and I like the area I go to. Can't beat it. :)
     
  10. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    I'm looking to make a transition. I haven't decided yet. I don't want to do this for the next ten years. I have freedom but getting tired lately with trucking. It could be a phase
     
  11. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    I've been working for 11 months as a flat bed driver in Canada, did four months OTR and now work regionally. As I've put it since getting off the highway: "I love driving the truck, but don't want to live out of it (i.e. I want to be near the important people in my life daily/regular basis).

    There are some people that thrive on that lifestyle, but I'm glad my company had an option for me to drive locally, or I probably wouldn't still be working for them. I was pretty close to a breakdown. Ever since getting home every night, I've slept soundly and don't dread "going to work" in the morning.

    In fact, I'm on day one of a three-day long weekend and I'm already anticipating going into work on Tuesday and what's in store for that day. "Love my job" is putting it lightly.
     
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