How to deal with separation of loved ones.

I'm starting to miss being away from my G/F and dog (I'm a dog lover).

I'm just wondering what type of tips or how you guys deal with being on the road away from loved ones for an extended period of time.

I know it's going to get worse then better because I have 2 more weeks of training then 1-2 months with my trainer (hometime not guaranteed for the entire duration) before I can finally go regional and be home every weekend.

I'm not missing home enough to quit because I wanted to do trucking for so long that I refuse to give-up. For me quitting is not an option and my g/f wants me to complete this for us and our future even though when we talk I can sense sadness in her voice. I just wonder if this feeling of missing home will ever go away or if it stays their permanently

I keep telling myself once I pass the year mark and go local everything will be good.

 

I got a job with a company that gets me home every weekend.

 

I don’t know man. I was glad to get away from Big Maude for awhile back when I was training. She was a beast back then, a beast I tell ya!

She ain’t like that anymore, however. She RARELY hits me now days.

As far as advice, just keep your eye on the prize. A couple of months of sacrifice to fulfill your dreams is a pretty small price to pay if you ask me.

 

I don't have loved ones. I run solo in life.

 

Well I guess you can video chat and such. Beats standing in line for a pay phone and collect calls or paying calling cards.
Still after 34 years of marriage and 30+ years on the road. Not sure it ever really gets easy.

 

It takes a lot of trust for all involved. It is also a big change in just about every aspect of the lives of everyone. The one at home now has things they need to do that in the past was done by another. That spur of the moment dinner out, not going to happen. Things, like Doctor, dentist, have to be planned well in advance. Right now, your control is limited, home time and what not is at the mercy of the training schedule. You should be able to get some during training. That is something you need to discuss with the company training people.

Communication with your SO is a key. Get a good headset for your phone. Nothing worse than listening to all the road noise. Yep, they can be expensive, well worth the investment. Have things to talk about. Goofy news stories, keep your eye out for signs that are for points of interest. Like the coon dog cemetery in Alabama.
Have them look it up on gooogle. The idea here is to keep each other involved.

 

Concentrate on the smaller goals.

Goal Number One: Get DONE with Training.

You’re sitting around moping about being gone from the house. If you screw up, you will be back at the house. The final goal isn’t to get a job, the final goal is to be good at what you do. The better you are, the better your options, the better the reward for you and the family.

The training phase is the most difficult part, but how many times have you seen some rookie or student complaining about getting fired and and not being properly trained? So, take advantage of the training phase and insure that you are properly trained. Plus, it will make the time go faster.

When you get issued your own truck, we will talk about your options.

Luck in battle.

 

Can she and the dog ride with you?
Which city/town do you live in?

 

With the company that I'm working for I can't have passengers until I have a year of experience and they allow pets up to 40 pounds but I have a "well fed" Golden Retriever.

Thanks for the answers all.

 

Look at the positive side, meeting your loved one after a month will be fun