Hubby Landed a Job!!
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
October 26, 2020 8:02am CST
My husband recently got his CDL and began searching for a job. He was turned away from all he had applied for because he lacked driving experience.
Recently he applied for a job with an employer from out of Connecticut. They will train inexperienced drivers and get them on the road. He starts sometime next week.
This job will keep him away from home for 3+ days a week. He expressed the need to be close to home in case of emergencies. The recruiter said he fully understood and the company does keep the drivers close to home.
Neither of us like the fact that he will be away from home for a long time. Even a few days away will take some getting use to. Little Miss got a little weep yesterday when my husband explained that his job would keep him away. We told her that he would be doing video chats with us so she can see him.
The money is really good, so are the benefits. Can't complain about that. The away time will take time to adjust to. But, at least he will be working.
Always be thankful for the little things in life.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Oct 20
The recruiter said that many of their drivers often go onto jobs that are closer to home. But, he also stated that the pay and benefits are really good. This will help us with saving for the home that we hope to get next year.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
@JudyEv we will adjust. Of course it will take some time. Little Miss will really miss her dad.
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@JudyEv (325255)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly Wishing you all the very best that things work out well. As you say, there will be some adjustment for a start but hopefully it won't be too bad.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Oct 20
He has been out of work since last November. This is quite a boost for him.
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
29 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly yes, we have to adjust to changes
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
29 Oct 20
It will be hard at first but im sure you'll all be fine after a bit. So happy for you guys especially him. Wish him all the luck!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Oct 20
He is starting to feel the pain that I am feeling about him being away. Little Miss is attached to him a bit more. I know he will miss being near her.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Oct 20
@Courtlynn I hope so. Little Miss is already losing sleep lately. She is up 2-3 times during the night.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
29 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly 
. Its so good for him though, and you two at home. Hopefully you'll all "get use to it" soon so it'll be easier.
. Its so good for him though, and you two at home. Hopefully you'll all "get use to it" soon so it'll be easier.1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Oct 20
That is why he wanted to do this type of work. It will get us where we need to be financially so we can buy a home.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
1 Nov 20
@porwest he did and am happy that it is something he wanted to do and finally gets to do it.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
31 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly Onward and upward. He made a good career choice for sure.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
26 Oct 20
Congratulations to your husband for getting a job
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
Thank you. Grateful that he will only be a few hours away in case of an emergency.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
29 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly You're welcome! And that's a relief
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Oct 20
That is great news and once he gets the experience maybe he can find a job closer to home.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
1 Nov 20
I am hoping that he will get a job closer to home. It will be rough having him away for so long.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Oct 20
Sadly I just found out that he will be gone for nearly 3 or more weeks while he is training. This will be really rough.
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@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
29 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly I am sorry, that will be really hard for you and Little Miss.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
They are hoping he will stay with the company. However, he does want to be home with us. Once he has acquired some driving experience he will be able to apply to local companies and hopefully get a job that brings him home most every night.
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@TheHorse (205171)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly Sounds like a good plan.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
Hopefully he will be ready for the road without too much delay. He really wants to get on the road and get home as soon as he can.
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@Hannihar (129371)
• Israel
26 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly
That is great. I am sorry that he could not be close to home.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
He will only be about 3 hours away at the most.
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@Hannihar (129371)
• Israel
28 Oct 20
@ElusiveButterfly
If you think 3 hours is not bad then ok.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
I will enjoy having the bed all to myself and not fight over the covers! LOL
@GardenGerty (157463)
• United States
27 Oct 20
My first husband was an over the road trucker, usually gone three weeks, home three days. It is hard. It is also a chance to learn geography, etc. by following him on a map. Even as young as she is.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
Hopefully we will do a video chat every night. Once we do the chat we can look up where he has been. I will have to keep a log for her.
@RasmaSandra (73201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Oct 20
Congratulations to you both and I am sure you'll get used to the situation, After all, a job is a job no matter what,
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
This is something he has wanted to do for a long time. I am happy he will be able to do this.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
Thank you. It he has been out of work since November and he is thrilled to be able to work again.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Oct 20
Thank you. It has been a long time.
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
27 Oct 20
Congratulations to your hubby!
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