Profile For Jimmy J.

Hello everyone! Brand new to this site, but been reading (and studying) since August - 2020. I've really enjoyed all the stories and guidance on here, so I thought I would join the family. I'm a Computer Network Engineer (for last 31 years), always had a plan to retire at 50 (since I was 17). Can't figure out or afford health care insurance for my wife and I though. I'm stressed out in my current job. Been working for Hospital System (10 acute care hospitals and about 170 clinics) for last 19 years. Of course this past year has been exceptionally stressful. Decided to make a total career change since I / we can't retire. My wife and I enjoy traveling. Been all over the US in our fifth wheel; and now motor home. We wanted to retire at 50 (turned 50 last year) and do this full time working here and there at campgrounds and such as we go, but not realistic when it comes to paying bills and insurance. So...here I am! I got my CDL permit back in November with all endorsements (Tennessee), got fingerprinted, got Hazmat and TWIC card. I will be starting class in Cartersville, GA with Millis Transfer Jan. 18th. I would like to get my training (3 weeks class, 3 days orientation, and 8 weeks with trainer OTR), keep a safe driving record, learn the ins and outs of this industry, learn clock management and how to operate safely and efficiently, then bring my wife on-board as a rider. She's not interested in Driving, but we have been together for 31 years and figured this would be the next best thing to retiring. Hopefully be able to have insurance, see some sites, pay the bills, and reduce stress. I know we have plenty to learn, everything won't go as planned, adjustments to this lifestyle will be challenging and hopefully rewarding. We don't need a ton of money. I know I will be taking a pretty large pay cut, but all we have is our house payment (no other debt). We have some money put back to help with this first year (or 2) of learning, but hope it will be possible to maybe get income up to 40k take home by 2nd or 3rd year. I am open and looking for any advice you want to contribute. I want to learn, be realistic, and plan accordingly. Thank you all for this website and what you have made out of it! Sincerely, JJ