What's your life like as an OTR trucker?

I am goal oriented. I make a goal. I reach my goal. I can do anything I set my mind to. So can you. Meditate on your choices, make a choice on what to do with your life, set a goal and see it through.

 

And be sure to have fun.

 

Discipline. That why i suggested the military. People who lack discipline are accustomed to losing.

 

The Navy would be my choice. (no, I didn't serve)

When I was a kid I wanted to fly with the Navy. The plan was to retire from the Navy and work at NASA in the space program in some capacity. When I was a kid, the space program was still very much happening unlike today. Woulda been a helluva career me thinks. My vision kept me out (among some other very personal things).

Anyway, the Navy has some great job choices that translate well to civilian employment with some very nice salaries. Regardless of that, military service always looks good (unless you #### up) on a resume no matter the line of work you choose. I have a couple of friends who landed cooshy government jobs solely because of their military service.

And beyond all of that, Lucid, I think just getting out from under your parents thumb, seeing the world, and gaining some self confidence and discipline would be very beneficial for you.

 

Dude, they don't hold you hostage. Well, maybe, but I suppose that depends on your attitude. You'll have leave to come home and visit. My best friend did 4 years in the Navy and spent probably 2 of those years stationed in Norfolk. The other 2 years were spent at Great Lakes for basic and ...whatever base down in Memphis when he was in school, plus a couple of deployments that took him to ports around the world. Keep in mind, you're gonna make friends. My bud still keeps up with his military buddies 20+ years after they all got out.

Just make sure the recruiter puts you in for a good job. You don't want to be the dude carrying chocks on the flight deck.

 

Your test scores will determine which jobs you can apply for - not some stupid recruiter.
I scored a 97, which put me up for advanced electronics or pretty much anything else I wanted to go for.
If Lucidd has such good grades in school he should do well in the military tests. He could write his own ticket.

Lucidd, a little advice for when you are in boot.
When they are asking for people to fill the admin positions, hold off until the end.
The lowest position is what you should be waiting for, that of assistant squad leader. (or whatever it may be called now)

The smartest guy in my group was offered the position of company clerk.
(For every other position they asked for a volunteer, but the first thing they looked at when deciding was the test score.)
He was offered it because he had the highest score, and they told him and us of all the perks that go along with an admin position.

The perks include:
Being first in line at chow time, and the last to leave. So you get first picks on food and have the most time to enjoy your meal.
Never having to stand watch at night, so you don't lose 2 hours of (often interrupted) sleep.
And basically first in line of a hundred other people for everything.

As with any boss, they don't elaborate the downside.
The downside is that you have extra responsibilities aside from the basic boot stuff.
The 'smartest' guy jumped at being the clerk. He felt 'honored'.
Little did he know that it would make his life 300% more difficult.
It is the hardest job to do well, and it takes the most time and effort.
Too bad for him.

They went down the list, and I kept quiet as others jumped in for a 'leadership' position.

When they got to the very last position, that of assistant squad leader, I put my hand up.
Seeing my test score I got it without question.

The thing is, with that lowest position of assistant squad leader, I got all the perks with very little of the downside.
Nothing would change in what I had to do, unless the squad leader somehow dropped out of the picture.
I would have to know his duties in case I was needed, but otherwise nothing else was required of me.

Being the 'smartest' has nothing to do with being the most intelligent.

 

Just to clarify my comment; The ASVAB scores will determine what jobs he'll qualify for, but some recruiters might try to push him a certain way. Not always, but remember recruiters are recruiters and they have quotas to meet and the 'meat in the seat' sales pitch applies here.

Simply put, if you do decide to enlist, make sure your chosen job is on your enlistment papers before you get on the bus.