Like most everyone has said a marriage needs good communication. If you both still love each other and want to improve your communication I would suggest a Marriage Encounter Weekend. It was awesome for our marriage, we went after being married 10 years and have now added 15 more for a total of 25.

If you get your house in order then all else will work it self out. If you don't get it in order I don't know that driving down the road in a big heavy truck is the best thing for you and any body else on the road. I think you need a clear head to drive.

If you want more info PM me and I will try to help you find a week end.

 

Thanks everyone for your help. Me and my wife do need to communicate better. We have discussed me going into trucking and decided that it would be best for us. She does want me to go OTR as long as I can be home most weekends, which is why I am going with Maverick. Everything I have heard gives us the income we are looking for and the hometime that we are looking for. I will keep everyone updated as to how our future looks together.

 

Have you looked into local companies. Some LTL companies like ABF, Yellow, Fed Ex may hire and train students in your area. You have a better chance of getting a local job in the metro areas and there are lots of companies in and around the Memphis area. You might even be able to get on with some of the OTR companies like Swift that have terminals in your area as a local driver.

 

You CAN make $$$ driving SOMETIMES. You can also lose your azz if you pick the wrong company.

Your wife CAN dump your azz and find another man now or later, that's not going to change but if you leave it WILL be a little easier for her to do it.

If you think the $$ you make driving is going to magically make your live better you are in for a HUGE let down. Money may help but your marriage is already rocky.

For MY situation, we get along MUCH better when I am gone all week and come home on the weekends. Cell phones ARE a great way to stay in touch, but you also have to be able to say "I'm busy right now" don't be yacking in heavy traffic.

As far as the kids remember Quality Time ........... Your time at the house will be less use it WISELY. Believe me those little people will grow at a rate that will makew you flip.

Read the advice and make your choice, but make it TOGETHER. Good luck

 

I decided to switch careers after I got the wife's blessing. She told me its always been something I have wanted to do, so go do it. We will be living next to the inlaws so she will have the family support. I know it sounds crazy living next to the inlaws but honestly I like her folks more than I like mine.

But if your marriage is in the crapper and wife is dead set against you making this switch, then this probably not a good idea for you.

You might as well call the lawyer right after you talk to the recruiter.

 

Inmate said:

I know it sounds crazy living next to the inlaws but honestly I like her folks more than I like mine.
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LOL, reminds me of that saying: "God gave us our relatives. Thank God we can choose our friends".