First CDL School Experience: Feedback Requested Please

Thanks LadyFire. I agree.

 

It's a free country.

 

Well put Chinatown!

There are jerks, demagogues, cheapskates, liars, con-artisits, snitches, marks and sycophants in every field. Right?

 

Thanks Ladyfire,

Too many acronyms. HOS? CSA? What do they stand for?

Also, somethings in life are universal in the working world. Dealing with jerks is a learned skill in any field. God must love them, she made so many of them.

Leadfoot.

 

My attitude? First off, you neglected to state if my attitude is good or bad. Secondly, I was at a private CDL school that I was paying for, unlike going to a trucking company that pays you to learn. Tremendous, difference. I signed no one or two year contract so I can afford to put up with less crap. Third, "power concedes nothing without demand." If you ever want to get ahead in business, such as keeping your job, getting a promotion or raise or getting the best runs and rigs from a DM, you have to show the company that you will not be abused or you have no one else to blame but yourself. This means you may even have to look for a better deal elsewhere.

I am doing well for myself because I have paid off a huge student loan and thus have a great paying job. My current boss is a bit of a tyrant lately. Hence, if I take my time and get the needed credentials I will find a better career. I have driven professionally in major cities for years. Trucking has the potential to pay a little better than my current job and offers more autonomy. I will find a CDL school I like because we have many of them here in the city. I will take my time and get my CDL on weekends and then I will again, take my time and find a trucking administration I like. I can afford to because I already paid my dues for many year in my current field. I am in no rush. Negative thinking will limit you. Anyone can quit.

I may be wrong but, I am guessing that at my age, 51, I have accomplished quite a lot in comparison to others my age and thus, I know how to handle idiots in the field. You can bet that within a year I will have that CDL. Thanks anyway.

PS.: There were no legal damages involved so I know things could be much worse. I got what I paid for. I am just letting the merchant know I did not like the situation. If they don't like it--too bad. Will it affect me at all? Not one bit. I sleep well at night. Remember, big companies, may have many lawyers, but, they also have huge assets to protect from law suits. They do not want to get sued. Thus, smart companies protect themselves by treating their clients and employees well. The biggest killer in business is word-of-mouth my friend. Think about it. Studies show that far more people are contacted by one unhappy client than by ten happy ones.