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Why this lifestyle?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by nightgunner, May 30, 2014.

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  1. May 30, 2014 #1
    nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    Kinda funny when you think about it. Horrible hours, lousy food, mediocre pay...

    I wouldn't want to be anything else anymore. Maybe I've given up, or maybe I have grown to accept that God made me this way. I love my life and even this silly job.

    Life is good.
     
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  3. May 30, 2014 #2
    Nukem

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    I've been to 37 countries while I was in the Navy, and now I'm going to go back out and see the states again... So I guess the spartan life and travel are in my blood.
     
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  4. May 30, 2014 #3
    SHOJim

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    It's nice to see someone who is happy with life AND their profession!
     
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  5. May 30, 2014 #4
    Puppage

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    Amen to that.
     
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  7. May 30, 2014 #5
    Nedrudt

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    Just got out of the Air Force, I like not having a boss anymore and traveling again. And choosing your own hours and when you want to take time off. Can't beat this job.
     
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  8. May 30, 2014 #6
    Prolaznik

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    A few years ago trucking for me was a f..no never would do it. But now i would drive that thing around the globe if it was possible.
     
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  9. May 30, 2014 #7
    scythe08

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    I ##### to my self almost everyday about this job, but yet I really love waking up in a different state everyday! I really enjoy it if I can plan my day to where I can shut down on a nice mountain road for the night. Last Autumn I ran alot of west coast, so I got to do alot of Hiking and such when I went to take my 10 off. I didn't get decent miles, but the quality time I had was worth it
     
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  10. May 30, 2014 #8
    pattyj

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    You have to do your best to keep a positive attitude otherwise you won't last long in this profession,job,lifestyle whatever you wanna call it.
     
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  11. May 30, 2014 #9
    rank

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    This is why plumbers make more than truckers.
     
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  12. May 30, 2014 #10
    Stile

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    Use their proper title: amateur butt crack models.
     
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