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Why drive for a living???
I'm new to this site so figured I would just throw this question out there. Why would someone choose to be away from their family for weeks at a time and basically see their wife and kids only 3 to 4 days a month to drive a truck for a living??? I mean not hating on the truckers out there cuz if you are single with no kids i'm sure its a great life but since most guys out there are married with kids, there certainly are better options/jobs out there than driving a truck. Even if you do not feel you have the skills needed to get a good job, then go to college and get a degree! Doing that would then allow you to get a great paying job (most likely way more than driving a truck) and be home with your family EVERY night. I couldn't imagine missing my son's t-ball games, my daughters dance recitals or even my weekend date night with my wife! I'm sorry if I am stepping on toes but I simply do not understand why the "family man" would choose such a life. Sure driving a truck can be tons of fun, however, you are missing out time with your kids that you will NEVER get back. Now is that really worth it???