Comments By John L.

Well today I asked my parents and as I suspected the answer was no. They believe I need to find some where that is more suitable for as a job where they feel I wont fail. Thanks for all your help, but I feel this will be the last time I post here.

Its not that they just said no, simply they just didn't want to listen to what I wanted, it was only their needs they wanted for m to see. They both agreed if I got a job, then maybe we'll talk about it latter, but that iswhat they said when I fisrt got a job for college.

Zeck, I was really hoping to hear that you were going to turn things around for yourself. You can do better, but only if you make the decision to. The moment you talked to your parents about it was the moment you accepted their control over this.

Only you can make the decisions that are best for you. I wish you the best in whatever you do, but I hope you will reconsider your future decisions and stop asking others (especially your parents') permission.

You always have a welcome environment here.

Congratulations!

Zeck,

It sounds like you are constantly bombarded with negative attitudes. I can certainly relate, since I've had some similar experiences from family members who've used guilt and manipulation. It is a toxic mentality, especially in my family, to feel threatened by others' success, so they feel the need to constantly push each other down. I'm sensing from what you wrote, that you want something better. My first suggestion is to only talk about what you want to do, your goals, dreams, etc., with people who are supportive. Don't tell your parents anything just yet--find someone you can share your excitement with.

Don't feel that you have to justify yourself, to your parents, siblings, or anyone else. If you see yourself becoming a truck driver, and that's what you want to do, then I say learn as much as you can from the members here and from the free resources the site offers. If you feel you might need some daily motivation, or a "pep talk," see if your local library has any audio books by motivational speakers like Zig Ziglar or Anthony Robbins. You might even be able to find some of their recordings free on youtube.

Think it over, but leave out the condescending opinions of the nay-sayers in your life. Best of luck to you!

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I'll start off by saying that I am not a truck driver, but rather just someone considering a career change (returning to college to get a degree didn't help). Therefore I am here to learn more about truck driving, with the hope of making a more informed decision.

I do know a lot about firearms law generally. First, if you are going to carry a firearm in your truck, it is your responsibility to learn the applicable laws of the state(s) you will likely be making deliveries in. A carry permit in one state does not necessarily allow you to carry in another--laws vary state to state. What is legal in one state may land you in prison in the next (example, PA vs. NJ). This is one area where ignorance of the law is no defense.

Second, I would highly suggest you get your information from a credible source. In my experience, if you ask any six police officers the same question, you will get six different answers, and likely they will all be wrong. Cops do not always know the law or how it specifically relates to your situation. Internet forums can get overwhelming and are often intertwined with false or misleading information, causing confusion to even an experienced gun enthusiast. I suggest starting your research with a state gun rights organization--they often have helpful materials on their websites (or can refer you to some)that have been researched by lawyers specializing in this area.

Third, if you are going to make the decision to carry a gun at all, get trained, and train regularly. It's not enough to just target shoot--there is a huge difference between knowing how to shoot a gun and how to fight with one.

I'm not a truck driver (yet), but one of my favorite podcasts to listen to is Stacking Benjamins. It's about personal financial management, but it's also very entertaining. I think they do three episodes a week now.