For those interested in the saga of Tobin

[Tobin S.]

A few days ago I wrote about a dilemma that I was having regarding work and my girlfriend.

Long story short:

I own a semi and I'm away from home a lot working for the company that I currently have it leased to. It's killing me to be gone all the time because I have someone back home that I'd like to spend more time with. My options are to sell the truck or find another company to lease it to where I can get home a lot.

I've been having a hard time finding another company to lease to that has the deal I want and I was leaning toward selling my truck despite the fact that I really like owning a truck. A couple of days ago, not long after I talked to you guys about this, I ran across an ad for a carrier who is leasing trucks to work in a 250 miles radius of Columbus, Ohio. I live in Dayton, Ohio which is about 75 miles from Columbus. I would be home 2 or 3 nights a week with the weekends off. I wanted to be home every night, but this new deal would be a big improvement and I'd still get to keep my truck.

The company is well respected in the industry. I won't get rich there, but I should be able to pay the bills and put something back in savings and my retirement account. If by chance you think you might know which company I'm talking about I'd appreciate it if you didn't post it.

I filled out an application and yesterday a recruiter called me and said he was interested. I just sent in the releases for them to check my work history, criminal record, and motor vehicle report. After today it might be a done deal and I will give my two weeks notice.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

1. that is great news, Tobin. I hope it all works out for you.

You can still keep writing your trucking stories, too :) :hi:

[abq e streeter]

2. Sounds like a very good compromise

Home at least most nights,a livable income etc....Best of luck to you with this. (Only disappointment is a selfish one; you won't be passing through Albuquerque)

[auntAgonist]

3. Great compromise.

You'll not have to give up your dream of being and O/O and you'll still have time with your lady.

Continued success Tobin.

:hug:

aA
kesha

[Iggo]

4. So you won't be heading out to Commerce anymore?

I was gonna buy you lunch!

[MiddleFingerMom]

5. Once again, showing me how intuitively smart and resourceful you are.

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I've been reluctant to post on your dilemma as I'm torn between both your worlds. I know
how much you want to be at home, but I also know how much your career meant/means
to you as part of finding your happiness -- maybe keeping your happiness, too.
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This sounds like a compromise that will let you have both -- and I truly don't think SOME
separation is bad... it absolutely CAN make the heart grow fonder -- cause a deeper and
longer-lasting appreciation of the time that you do have together.
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And with cellphones/laptops, you'll have many more connection/togetherness options than
used to be available for those whose hearts are separated only be geography.
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I hope this works out for you... I've been worried about you immediately dropping what you
wanted so much and that has seemed to be so good for you personally in so many ways.
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[Kali]

12. I sure as hell couldn't have said this better

Agree completely. All of it.

Good luck Tobin, this could be the perfect compromise.:hi:

[Tikki]

6. This sounds perfect.....

Let us know....

Tikki

[Crystal Clarity]

7. Sounds like this could be a very good thing

I hope it works out. Best wishes and good luck in getting the position. Let us know what happens. I don't comment often on your threads but always enjoy reading them. It's great to see how well things are progressing for you. :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. That's great news, my dear Tobin!

I hope it works out for you...

Keep us posted!

:hi:

[Richardo]

9. Excellent News - thanks for the update, Tobin.

:applause:

[PufPuf23]

10. Hope the opportunity works so you still have truck and

get more home time as desired. Best wishes.

[rurallib]

11. way to go!!

[Mopar151]

13. Sounds great!

Maybe Jen can do an overnight with you occasionally - Mrs. Mopar & I love riding together, it's a great way to share worlds.

[elleng]

14. GREAT NEWS, Tobin!

I'm sure I'm not the only DUer wondering about how things are transpiring! Thanks SO MUCH for posting!

:thumbsup: