Profile For Denis

Alright, I'll have to see how schooling goes in the future and if the CS career is really what I see myself doing. If not, then I'll be back here and starting up to get my CDL.

Thank you

Hey everyone. Spent some time reading a lot of topics and considering joining a paid training program. The only thing stopping me is a job offer from "Jungle Trucks" here in Portland, OR where I'm guaranteed about $3100 a month net pay, but it's an Amazon package delivery position using a van/box truck. I've been on and off about getting a CDL for a year or so now. One side I'm hearing it's a great job, adventurous, fun, exciting, yet dangerous. On the other side I hear waste of time, not enough income, trucking future is nonexistent due to self operating semi trucks, too risky, etc.

I really need honest opinions. Should I get into it? I plan to eventually (year or two) get into school to become a software engineer as it was my #1 life goal since high school, but due to circumstances I have yet to begin, and I needed income so currently working at Amazon FC. Trucking was in the top 3 as well. I love to drive, I love to explore new states, and I'm okay with being gone from home for a while if it means good income and being able to afford a good home for my family.

What are your guy's tips and suggestions?

Thank you!