Heading to Springfield..starting new age 53.

After 5 days here, got everything completed. Permit, required simulator time, pad practice, driving in the industrial area for shifting and turns. Just waiting for an instructor now. Lots of students, not lots of instructors in right now lol. Only be a few days. Overall impression.... I think I made the right decision. This place is very professional. They expect a lot out of you, but they are here to help. So far everyone is very supportive of you and no one has failed to go out of their way to help when asked. They also expect you to take the initiative and show them you are willing to work to join this organizatiion. They don't make it too easy on you, but they give you all the tools you need to succeed. It's up to you if you use them or not.

Heading down to Branson tonight to reward myself for making everything happen here. I will be at the Campus Inn for a little longer, I am Joe Waller. If you see me, stop by and introduce yourself. If you have any questions about what I have been through so far, ask me. I'll try to help, or find someone who can. They have been doing this for a long time, and all these people can see who really wants to work for this and put in the extra effort. They won't waste their time on you, if you try to bs your way through or lie to them about anything in your past. The shuttle picks you up at the Greyhound, and it can sure drop you off there as well. I am sure it dissapoints them to have to send someone packing, but believe me, there's a whole line waiting to take your place and earn an opportunity here. Go where they tell you, when they tell you and you will be amazed at the results.

 

Went to Lamberts Wednesday night. lol

 

I forgot to say...any of you instructers on here looking for good students, feel free to look me up. I'll point you in the right direction (lol). I smoke, I cuss and I fart.

 

Hey slick501. I am stuck at campus inn. It's not bad at all, just getting anxious to go out and train. I am in 237 if you wanna stop by and introduce yourself. I have made the decision to go ahead and lease. I was really on the fence about it, but my finances are stable, my kids are grown, my house is paid for, so I think I'll be able to have some fun with it. But any advice either way is always welcome and appreciated. I saw the new Petes they are giving company drivers. Way tooooo small for me, and no passenger seats. My wife will want to accompany me on occasion...don't think she'd want to sit on a cooler lol.