When your done trucking what are you going to do?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Nothereoften, Dec 3, 2018.

  1. jeffman164

    jeffman164 Medium Load Member

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    Not trying to slam anyone or anything but for the life of me I will never understand why some people feel a NEED to work after they retire . Life is so short and precious to have to keep working . Move over and let the younger generation have the jobs . If you are retired , they need the money not you . Hobbies , charities , travel - there are hundreds of things to occupy some ones time .
     
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  3. REO6205

    REO6205 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Move over and let the younger generation have the jobs? Probably not going to happen.
    A lot of older drivers enjoy what they do. If they're healthy and physically able to continue their careers and be an asset to their company there's no reason why they should be pushed aside by a younger person.
    Most of the older drivers I know worked their way up from bad jobs to better ones to good ones to whatever job they plan on keeping until they retire. They earned their job...and they're still earning it.
    I don't know how old you are but if you have the time I'll let you spend a week or so with some of our senior drivers. I doubt seriously you could stay up with them, on the road or on the ground.
    Have some patience,kid. Some day if you're lucky you'll be the one listening to the younger drivers...the ones with more mouth than actual experience...complain about you old guys.
     
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  4. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    I was thinking along those lines.

    Still holding out hope to find that ice rink job, driving the Zamboni in exchange for free skating.

    I thought going back to trucking this year was going to be a temporary thing. However, age discrimination is limiting my non-trucking industry options.

    Also, I'm starting to realize: I think I REALLY DO like trucking.
     
  5. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    I'm done on Monday..for a week anyway.
    Flying out to Vegas to give Nevada money cause I have too much.
     
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  6. Alexander suero

    Alexander suero Light Load Member

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    I started thinking just like you 30 uears ago. Sadly I got used to making a big paycheck and couldn't get used to a regular $$ salary. Needless to say Im still driving. Hope you can find something or learn something different after you save up. good luck!
     
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  7. Alexander suero

    Alexander suero Light Load Member

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    I spend time in the Philippines. I met a beautiful lady there 15 years ago got married. Also money goes a VERY long way. You can live like a king with maids in a condo overlooking the ocean with less than $1,000 a month. Also near all Asia's beautiful countries. Retiring in 6 years got a condo there. RELAX.....
     
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  8. Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    Fly out to Chicago, since you want to give it away I will take some too!
     
  9. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Go visit all the interesting places that I didn't have the time to stop for.
     
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  10. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    That sounds like punishment.
    At least I get free drinks while being rolled in Vegas
     
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  11. Alexander suero

    Alexander suero Light Load Member

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    I think you're misunderstanding the retirement need and having money. They are not both synonymous. Most people retire because they have a corporation they gather their retirement checks transfer the income to their wives and keep working because need the money
     
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