Should I make a switch with jobs

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  1. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    that’s right tell him to do the math. Plus, union benefits for your kids doesn’t get better than that
     
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  3. michaelj123xx

    michaelj123xx Light Load Member

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    Also that’s working a 5th when I can and sometimes 6 if I get it. But not often
     
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    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Stay where you’re at pay your dues you’ll do fine
     
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    Banker Road Train Member

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    What do you make a week working 4 days and how many hours? Also do you have Teamcare Insurance that is free for the entire family and you pay almost nothing when you go to the Dr or hospital? If you do have that insurance it is priceless for a family with 3 kids and absolutely has to be figured in to this math equation. People with awesome insurance don’t always realize how much money that saves you in a years time.
     
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  6. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Work hard keep your driving record clean be available at the snap of a finger. You will do very fine there.
     
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  7. michaelj123xx

    michaelj123xx Light Load Member

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    4 day work week is 1500 then tax usually and benifts I pay is 95 a week for family copay is about 20. Other than that they cover everything. Witch is nice but from what I hear Estes benifts is pretty good too. They took away r pension we just have a 401k now
     
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  8. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    I assume you are going for a city job at Estes? If running linehaul which usually pays more than city will very likely be working nights or gone several nights at a time in the beginning. I feel like you are fairly close per hour worked to what you would make at Estes.
    You got the decision from here driver because this call is up to you and your families needs and desires in my opinion. If I liked my job I would stay put, if I didn’t I might change jobs. But what any of us in the forum would do may not be what is best for you and your young family. Either job will feed your family.
     
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  9. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Very well said
     
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  10. michaelj123xx

    michaelj123xx Light Load Member

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    It was extraboard witch is linehaul it’s night time but I’m ok with driving night thank you very much!
     
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  11. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Well, think about it. Talk with your wife think about it some more before you make any decisions good luck, buddy. With you young man, I think you’re on the right track ,you’ll do very well
     
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