I've got a new job.

[Tobin S.]

For those of you not keeping track, my current employer is cutting hours and talking lay-offs. They are also a pain in the ass to work for. I decided to get out while I can still do it on my terms. I can't afford pay cuts or a lay-off.

I am a truck driver and I found a local job hauling a flatbed. I'm all clear with the background checks, drug test, and physical. All I have to do now is take a driving test. The new company has agreed to let me do that before I leave my current employer. I'm a little nervous about it. I've been driving a dump truck for the last 4.5 years so I've been out of tractor-trailers for a while. I think I'll be okay, I drove tractor-trailers for 14 years before my current job, but I just wanted to have that bit of insurance just in case.

[riderinthestorm]

1. Congratulations!

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. Excellent news!

I hope it all works out for you, Tobin.

[Divernan]

3. Smart to be pro-active on your own behalf in employment situations.

It's encouraging that your potential new employer is considerate enough to allow you to take the driving test without quitting your other job first.

Stay Calm And Drive On!

[vlyons]

4. never let go of the wing of a bird, until

you have grabbed the wing of the next bird. That's how my brother explained jumping to the next job. Good luck.

[LiberalElite]

20. Yep. My mother drilled it into me in different words -

simply, don't quit before you have another job!!!

[Lochloosa]

5. Like riding a bike. You,'ll be fine.

[brer cat]

6. I'm so happy for you Tobin! nt

[phylny]

7. Sending good thoughts and vibes your way! :) n/t

[mnhtnbb]

8. Hooray!

I had my fingers crossed all day yesterday hoping to see this post from you!

You'll do fine with the driving test. Being a little bit anxious--just because it's been awhile--
will make you hyper alert. It will be fine!

Congratulations!

[Alexa100]

9. Congratulations

My husband works for Conway... now XPO Logistics as a driver. Long hours these days. Good benefits.

Much luck to you.

Anne

[Tobin S.]

25. Welcome to DU!

And thank you.

[magical thyme]

10. congratulations and best of luck!

I'm sure you'll do fine.

[secondwind]

11. So very happy for you! And I'm sure you will be just fine! congrats!

[peacebird]

12. Congrats!

[1StrongBlackMan]

13. Great News!!!! and Good Luck on the test. n/t

[MarianJack]

14. Mazel Tov!

PEACE!

[redwitch]

15. Such good news!

Hooray! Really, really glad for you Tobin!

[CanSocDem]

16. All my old OTR pals...

...would say you have hit the jackpot. Home most nights, good pay and presumably, good equipment. Plus, you are always within reach of "better" jobs if they come along. Though you all think I pick on you, I just wanted to chime in with my congrats when you do something good.

This job qualifies...

Best of luck.


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[Tobin S.]

26. Yes. Home every night, good pay, and the equipment is nice.

They have decent benefits as well. Thank you.

[awoke_in_2003]

36. "Home every night"

That is great. Good job, Tobin.

[Skeeter Barnes]

17. Takes a little getting used to having that big trailer back there again.

Nothing you can't handle though. You'll do fine on the road test. I had a similar period driving other equipment and went back to it but this was pulling doubles for the first time. Had a real fun time learning how to hook them and I was always paranoid knowing I couldn't back up much.

Now I'm driving a garbage truck, a front end loader for dumping dumpsters. Slop from the trash drips down inside the cab and the pay sucks but it's better than nothing. I guess it's my career long quest to drive 'em all before I'm done.

Congrats on the new job and be careful out there, driver.

[Tobin S.]

27. We have a front end loader where I currently work and it's a bear.

I am trained on it, but I haven't driven it in a long time. It's a really tough truck to learn how to drive, and most of the drivers where I work don't want to have anything to do with it.

Thank you and stay safe.

[femmocrat]

18. That is great news!

Way to go, Tobin!

[NV Whino]

19. Congrats, Tobin!

You'll do fine on the test.

[elleng]

21. BRAVO!

I haven't posted on this subject yet, Tobin, because I didn't want to jinx your chances, but now that it's done,
CONGRATS!

[LiberalElite]

22. .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Congratulations, my dear Tobin!

Being a little nervous means that you'll be alert and aware during your test, and I know you'll do just fine!

[question everything]

24. Congratulations! Hope you don't have to deal with snow and ice.. (nt)

[Tobin S.]

28. Unfortunately, we have cold winters here.

It's one of the things that makes me not want to be a trucker. But I'll deal with it just like I have for the last 19 years.

[Generic Brad]

29. Thumbs up!

[PasadenaTrudy]

30. Big congrats to ya! n/t

[DFW]

31. Nice to hear it!

I'm sure you'll ace the test.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

32. Congrats

Its such a pain the in the ass managing your career, when all you want to do is go to work and get a paycheck. Glad it worked out for you.

[Tobin S.]

33. Thanks, Joe. I read here that you are going to be losing your job.

I hope that you will be able to find something without any financial hardship. I've seen good companies go down before and I know what a terrible feeling it is to be losing a job, especially when the news comes out of nowhere. The place where I work is going downhill, but I've had the benefit of being able to see it coming for a while.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

34. Thanks Tobin

I work(ed) for a good company, that's actually expanding its international bulk shipping and otherwise kicking ass. They just decided that our whole property division wasn't worth as much as a new freighter or two. I have a coffee every month with one of our vice presidents, and even he was powerless against the board of directors on this.

[MH1]

35. Great news! Good luck on the driving test but I'm sure you'll do fine.

I look forward to your post after your first day at the new gig.

[IrishEyes]

37. Congratulations!

I'm happy for you. It is happening just in time for the holidays.

[cwydro]

38. Congratulations!

You'll do great, no worries!

[Kali]

39. that is GREAT!!!

congrats!!!

[rurallib]

40. Had a feeling this would come through

Congratulations!

Between this and losing 50+ pounds you deservedly should be feeling very good about yourself.

Hope this translates into a good holiday for you and Jen.

[DebJ]

41. I am so glad to here it Tobin! Congratulations and good luck on the driving test.

We'll be waiting to hear how it goes!

[Mary A. Osborne]

42. Believe you!

It is normal that you feel a little nervous.But believe you can do it.Carry on .

[Tobin S.]

43. Thank you and welcome to DU.

[denbot]

44. Awesome Sauce Tobin!!!

You'll do fine on the test, just relax and use the force.

[Tobin S.]

45. 10-4, bubba.

[Flaxbee]

46. Congrats, Tobin!

I've been following the progression of this particular job - interview, physical, etc. I have no doubt you'll do wonderfully with the driving test. Must feel so good to have a job you won't dread going to!