Should I Stay Or Leave?

Thanks for the input! It's been a good ride so far with Swift and I don't take them for granted. I've talked to some other friends and coworkers about this as well, and they all have the same general consensus, so I agree leaving really isn't the best choice.

Also, on a side note I hope my post didn't come across as arrogant, I see trucks and drivers all day and often think about how they hardly get to go home and you guys are right a lot of people would kill for the gig I have. The next step for me is talking with my dm and see if he can work something out for me, I don't think I can afford to go back OTR though, I tend to make impulsive financial decisions that I partially regret later lol. Nonetheless thanks for the great advice!

Dan

I hope my post didn't come across as arrogant

No, not in the least. It's always a wise move to get a little feedback on your ideas and we're glad you asked. Let us know what dispatch says about other options they may have available. I'm sure you'll find something that suits you.

Thanks for the input! It's been a good ride so far with Swift and I don't take them for granted. I've talked to some other friends and coworkers about this as well, and they all have the same general consensus, so I agree leaving really isn't the best choice.

Also, on a side note I hope my post didn't come across as arrogant, I see trucks and drivers all day and often think about how they hardly get to go home and you guys are right a lot of people would kill for the gig I have. The next step for me is talking with my dm and see if he can work something out for me, I don't think I can afford to go back OTR though, I tend to make impulsive financial decisions that I partially regret later lol. Nonetheless thanks for the great advice!

Dan

A lot of people would have killed for my government job too. But I was extremely depressed and seriously hated it. It took a lot of debating and research for me to decide on trucking. You have to decide what is best for you..... even of that means staying til you get your year in.

Here's another idea... if you are bored but want to stay home.... could you work in house for awhile? At prime they sometimes hire drivers in dispatch or other office areas who assist drivers. Driver who develop medical issues or need to be home with family sometimes temporarily go into these positions then go back on the road when ready. It makes sense cause a driver can better relate to the issues faced on the road.

My fear would be you leavi ng the account then not being able to go back. The grass is not always greener... but sometimes it is yellow or brown.