RkyMtnHigh 0 #1 January 9, 2009 I don't think its a walk of shame...because for the past 3 months I have successfully proven that I CAN drive a semi-truck...I can drive insane 11 hours and deal with whackadoos on the road, pee in a "I can't believe its not butter" Bucket in the middle of the night, move my tandems and make weigh station/DOT requirements, I can do pretrip inspections which includes 104 point inspection under the hood as well as tractor/trailer checkpoints, etc...Trucking is HARD! a Lot harder than I originally thought it would be...It's also stressful as far as weather conditions that you MUST drive thru because there might be a J.I.T. customer who will impose a $20K fine for being late....it's exhausting work...little REAL sleep because what sleep you DO get is like sleeping on a washing machine on spin cycle.... I have so much else I would like to share, but I'm too exhausted coming off of my recent 6 weeks 48 states....through all sorts of weather...All I can say is how RELIEVED I am to be HOME!!!Here in Colorado around my friends....and a recent job offer from a Doc/Customer to be his Marketing Manager....I'm so excited to be back in HEALTHCARE and OFF the "ROAD"!!! It is great to say I did it, but it's even better to say that I'm not doing it anymore. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #2 January 9, 2009 I saw you , I am sure I saw you ... you were on the left-hand lane, uphill, racing against another big rig... thank you ! Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 January 9, 2009 Welcome back from the road. Nothing like living the life to appreciate what those truckers do for us. Glad you're happy to be back in health care, but I sure was looking forward to you parking you semi at our house one day.Are your ears still ringing from the road noise? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #4 January 9, 2009 Welcome home. And give yourself a pat on the back for going for it and giving it a try. You worked hard and should be proud of yourself. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #5 January 9, 2009 WHAT???After all that work to learn trucking, you're going back to healthcare?So was this offer from one of those places where you were interviewing a few months ago? "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #6 January 9, 2009 Quote WHAT???After all that work to learn trucking, you're going back to healthcare?So was this offer from one of those places where you were interviewing a few months ago? Nah, its a doc who used to be my customer back in the early 90s...I was his fav rep....and now I can work for him and kick ASS!!!! Its a freestanding MRI/CT/Xray/mammo center....went from one center when I called on them as a customer to now 13 centers!! Its my niche...its where I really belong. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #7 January 9, 2009 Hey.... Congrats You tried the trucking life and you did it but didn't like it..... Strong!!! I whish you all the best! “The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluepill 0 #8 January 9, 2009 I'm never eating butter again. Welcome back. BP PS: You can drive my semi any time you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 January 9, 2009 You smooth talking B'stard (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 January 9, 2009 I think you should change the thread title, you have no walk of shame. You took care of yourself, stepped outside of your comfort zone and learned a new skill. So you're not destined to be a truck driver, at least you tried! Congrats on that and congrats on finding a job you think you'll be happy with!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #11 January 9, 2009 Short lived, but sounds like a lot of work!!! Good for you sweety. I hope you enjoy a "normal" job again.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #12 January 9, 2009 Quote I think you should change the thread title, you have no walk of shame. You took care of yourself, stepped outside of your comfort zone and learned a new skill. So you're not destined to be a truck driver, at least you tried! Congrats on that and congrats on finding a job you think you'll be happy with! Whatever! She's a quitter!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #13 January 9, 2009 so do you get to keep your red sovine cd's, or do you have to give them back? "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #14 January 9, 2009 Cool, Congrats on everything. I'm just comming off installing my 8th MRI Priject. WoooHooo !! smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #15 January 9, 2009 what a great adventure for you and think of everything that you learned not only about this profession and all of that but also about yourself! good luck with the new job.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #16 January 9, 2009 All the best to you in your new endeavor! What an adventure you had. Glad to know you made it home safe... that's the best part. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #17 January 9, 2009 Walk of Shame? Sounds more like a Badge of Honor ..."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #18 January 9, 2009 Quotewhat a great adventure for you and think of everything that you learned not only about this profession and all of that but also about yourself! good luck with the new job. Wow! You REALLY know how to coddle.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #19 January 9, 2009 Congrats on the new job! Glad to see you're back where you're "at home." Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #20 January 9, 2009 Please explain the "Shame" part. You did something that not a lot of women would even consider. You survived it. You learned a lot. Both about the job and about yourself. Congratulations. I've been behind the wheel for 8 years now. Although winter sucks big time, I really do love my job (most days). There's a lot more to it than just holding the steering wheel, isn't there?"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #21 January 9, 2009 Quote You did something that not a lot of people would even consider. You survived it. You learned a lot. Both about the job and about yourself. Congratulations. Fixed it for ya. I agree with Joe. No shame about it. You went, you saw, you did, you decided it isn't for you. And now you have some great new stories to tell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #22 January 9, 2009 Quote Nah, its a doc who used to be my customer back in the early 90s...I was his fav rep....and now I can work for him and kick ASS!!!! A health professional talking about kicking ass??? Sounds kind of strange, but I just feel compelled to again post that clip I posted in the "House" thread: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6riY-103vbc"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #23 January 9, 2009 The company has called me twice a day to ask me to reconsider and reassure me that if I stay that I'll have two days off and only be gone two weeks at a time versus my recent 6 weeks; and that I could stay in the western 11 states...blah blah. With my own industry, I'll have my evenings and weekends back versus being chained to a truck in places that I don't want to be. I suppose the "shame" part is the guilt that I'm feeling for walking away so early on. But, I'm silently doing the **HAPPY DANCE** inside about the Marketing Manager position with an amazing group of people who know the real me and appreciate what I bring to the table. My lesson learned through all those hours behind the wheel is the realization that my quality of life and happiness is about the people I have in my life. Its about relationships in every aspect of my day; its about how we can choose to make a positive impact in the lives of others. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #24 January 9, 2009 Quote With my own industry, I'll have my evenings and weekends back versus being chained to a truck in places that I don't want to be. So Flint really left an impression on you?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #25 January 9, 2009 Hell, you tried something different, took a bold move, experienced a world unknown to you - sounds like a good trip to me! In my dealings with drivers, I've always wanted to ride along on a shipment just to get an understanding of their world - you actually DID it! Good luck! g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
