Getting over homesickness

I got a dog.I could'nt have done this without her.Computer helps,dvds ect.I still won't go back otr without my dog.

 

You have a laptop, so I'd invest in a webcam (or 2...they're pretty inexpensive). Then sign up for Skype and you could videochat with your family at home which I do (if there's a computer at home of course). I don't listen on the cb anymore...too many guys either trying to start fights or see how many F-bombs they can drop into a sentence.

 

I love being by myself.
Always did Scouts when I was younger too, so never had a problem with it.

 

don't think ya do. i got lucky and was able to find a gig where i don't HAVE to be out more than 6 days unless i want to. course, if i want to make better money, i need to stay out longer.

anyway, to kill time, videos on the phone, call home, sleep, walk or play with the dog. whatever i can to fill the time not driving.

 

the only friends I have are other truck drivers, it seems to me the ones that try to hold on to the way things used to be (before driving) are the ones that struggle the most. Try to stay focused on why you're out here to begin with.

 

If you have a laptop, chances are you already have a webcam. Desktop at home, not so much. My husband always get thanked, especially on Fridays.

 

E-Man-Have you ever been out of the US? Remember this even if your coast to coast you are HOME. You can call anytime, as long as you want. I have made good friendships over the road.So remember, your working at home. Mike-Z

 

Don't even need a PC/Laptop..
The IPhones have Facetime.
You can get Skype for Android..
Blackberry? I don't know.

 

it really helps to be a loner, they do the best out here. If you are out here long enough, you will find yourself becoming a loner. If not, laptops help, books, take up a foriegn langauge, try to be outgoing and strike up conversations with other drivers. Eventually you will adjust.