Getting on board with a strange guy is very unnerving for us gals. Hopefuly you will be compatable. Just remember that you are entering his home and his rules. Relax and try to learn what he trying to teach you. You might be lucky to establish a working friendship with him. I was fortunate to have a wonderful trainer that he and his wife have become good friends. My trainer also was willing to answer any questions I had in the weeks and months after getting out of his truck when the REAL education began.
8 weeks seems to be a long training period. Most companies are 4 weeks on the road with a trainer. With a good trainer each day you will be expected to do more and show more progress with skills. At the end of your training you will still not be polished in shifting or backing (unless you are a natural). Those skills just come with time and daily practice once you have your own truck.
If you have ANY problem with the trainer that makes you very uncomfortable (language, sexual harrassment, etc) try to work it out first between you and your trainer. If it doesn't improve or your personal safety is at risk then contact the training dept at the company. If you really feel threatened then GET OFF THE TRUCK at the first truck stop that has a bus station. Deal with the company after you are in a safe place.
Unfortunately there are very few companies that have female trainers so we are forced to take our training with men trainers. I am currently working toward becoming a trainer with Roehl so if you have any further questions about training in general drop me a private message. I will be happy to answer any questions I can about training.
Soladad