Reassure me ?

Howdy,

Career change for me ahead. I am leaving the job I have had since I was 18 years old. How old am I ?..My wife recently took a picture of the first AARP solicitation letter I received in the mail and proceeded to laugh at me on Facebook

Yes, I am a little nervous. Yes, I know I can do this..and YES, I know I will miss my wife and children but it is "for my familys sake" that I am making this change. Since growing up on a farm, I have always loved to drive anything that will move. I love to drive on trips and I have been driving at my current job but never larger than class B, straight jobs. The stress and lack of job security have pushed me over the brink and the massive pay cut has iced the cake.

I respect you all and have long wanted to experience driving class A. It will now be the thing that can save my future. People don't come running to you at 50 years old and offer you jobs even if you are in good health and are willing to bust your hump. I guess I am saying hello and looking for your reassurance. I talk to all the local drivers that pull into my dock at work. They tell me it isn't a bed of roses but it is a decent living.

I have been teasing my wife and listening to Red Sovine and she wants to hurt me. I tell her "but Honey..I am a trucker" and she barks at me, "Not yet"...she is the best and supports me, my kids understand and I have their love and understanding.

I am looking forward to meeting you all on the road soon and learning from you all, giving you all the respect you deserve and I hope to be welcomed in return...This industry will be the only career change I have made in 31 years..I hope to fit in

Thanks,

Daniel (now she is laughing at me again..too #### sentimental I am)

 

Ouch..(kidding)

I dont have many choices and I hope that it isnt as bad as you say, on the whole. I have been pretty beaten up in the last two years and cant afford to pay the bills. There is no-one more sentimental than I about family but it will be what drives me. I have no other way to obtain experience in any industry and still support my family. I am realistic..it wont be easy. But that is why I chose this name on the forum..I can and I have to make this work

 

will do an I need mention that I am a life long Vikings fan..

 

I hope to be in training for PRIME before August. As was suggested by many, I will (God willing)...drive Company and see how things work out and then maybe consider Lease. Whatever the case I need consistant work, a decent salary and I NEED experience.

 

yeah, I knew I posted that at risk...

I am a New York, Vikings fan..so I wasnt sure you bled purple