[solo379]

I believe, that AFF post, you are reffering to, has not much to do, with "easy/hard".
It's more about lifestile, and normal life, or should i say lack of it! :P

Even, if you are home on weekends, which is not an option, for a lot of truckers, you are still "part time" dad, and husband, compare to majority.
And it doesn't matter, what you think of trucking "lifestile" b4 you entered the industry, only time will tell, how it will turned out to you, and your family life.

So, i believe, AFF, simply was trying to warn newcomers, that's all!

[Goin Fer It]

The funny thing about AFF post is the fact that he missed his kids games and was gone quite often with his job that was not in the trucking field. Most of his colleagues seem to envy him in his truck driving job.

Every job has its ups and downs if people don't like trucking they should get out and quit complaining about it. You will find whiners and complainers in every industry.

And while some of what was stated in the post may be true to a certain degree much of it was overstated. And nothing was good about truck driving.

My husband likes driving and he had a rough start. He will continue to drive and does not want to look for anything else at this point. We take the good with the bad.

I agree these people should do something else that complain about driving I am sure they would find plenty to complain about in their new occupation as well.

Goin Fer It's Wife

[BanditsCousin]

Lots of downsides to trucking-

Inconsistent quality of food, parking, weather. You get used to all of this :lol:

I've spent days in Vegas, rode waverunners in FL on my days off, and visited many of my family members and friends. Trucking has its +'s and -'s. I could be around sick people all day, thats why healthcare costs so much.

[ben45750]

Originally Posted by roadhog

..I don't know.....
how 'bout being a Cracker Salesman in Harlem? :?

Sounds like something Kramer would say.

[solo379]

Originally Posted by Goin Fer It

My husband likes driving ....

I love that line! :lol:

Who in a right mind would like driving 10-11 hours a day, all wether, traffic, and road conditions, day after day, and year after year... :roll:

Yea, it is fun, for the year, or two, but than is just a duty, and only thing is to like about it, is a money, in your bank...if any! :wink: :P

[Roadhog]

Originally Posted by ben45750

Sounds like something Kramer would say.

Are you hoping to insinuate something about me.... :evil:
Because of your misplaced humor in the Comedy Club?
You are some class act.
Really now....who is acting like Kramer??? :roll:

[ben45750]

Your the one that said: selling Crackers in Harlem?

[Goin Fer It]

Originally Posted by solo379

I love that line! :lol:

Who in a right mind would like driving 10-11 hours a day, all wether, traffic, and road conditions, day after day, and year after year... :roll:

Yea, it is fun, for the year, or two, but than is just a duty, and only thing is to like about it, is a money, in your bank...if any! :wink: :P

Maybe someone who had another job that they liked even less! And you say it is fun for the year or two that is longer than most jobs are fun.

As I said if you do not like it get out! Why stay in it?

Goin Fer It's Wife

[solo379]

Originally Posted by Goin Fer It

As I said if you do not like it get out! Why stay in it?

Cause your husband, can't handle the job i do ..yet, once he is ready, i'm living! :P :lol:

And seriously, didn't i say, i like my bank account? It's a living, and i've been doing it for too long, to quit now.
But if i could start my life over, i'd rather be sailing... 8)

[robertt]

Yeah you get all of that, weather, traffic, road conditions etc..... But that's what makes trucking so fun, interesting, challenging or whatever else you might want to interject, not to mention the change of scenery everyday. I'm kind of a loner and don't talk much so this job is perfect for me. Thats why I put up with the bad along with the good of this job. I guess it's a good thing were all different or we would all be doing the same job.