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08-11-2008, 01:14 PM | #11 |
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Here are some options, depending on where you live and the cost of fuel and how busy you can stay.
Dumptrucks, Owner Operators (this is what I do) For a tri axl-axle you should be able to get about $75 to $85 per hour for your service. Expenses should run you no more than $1600 dollars weekly. Thats based on a $1800 truck payment and $7000 for insurance. Get your hand into everything network. First think you should buy is a good used Loader Dozer. Your home everynight the kids all want to come to work with you. Duely, Hauling freight with those things pays insane amount I have one my cousin drives it for me this thing alone pays the bills and for my toys. (not gi joe my sons mini dragsters and my gsx-r 1000) Hauling the dead from the morg to the funral homes. I don't know much detail but every pick up is at least $150 then you charge by the mile. I can't tell you much about the trains, but I hear the commercial on the radio every now and then about how to get started and the pay. Like everyone else said Family and doing what you like is real important. |
08-12-2008, 09:15 AM | #12 |
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My brother in law had an offer from the railroad and didn't take it. The money was great...right in line with what you say. However, the "in joke" acronym for the company name was "better not have a family". The reason is that you are away from home for long stretches of time and it is very hard on family life. He said that most married men ended up divorced over it. As he had 2 kids, the money simply wasn't worth it.
Now, if you're single, it's something different entirely since you don't have those pressures. It can be a great career. But, everything has a down side you also have to weigh.
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08-12-2008, 09:28 AM | #13 |
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Sometimes these high paying jobs sound great, but theres always reasons why they pay so high (some other obviously ones that pay high are garbage men, and embalmers **shudder**), like people said, youd be having erratic hours, and less family time, if you are willing to take that sacrifice go for it. You can always change after a few years as well if you find it not for you, just be prepared with a fall back plan.
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08-12-2008, 09:40 AM | #14 |
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However, the "in joke" acronym for the company name was "better not have a family". The reason is that you are away from home for long stretches of time and it is very hard on family life. He said that most married men ended up divorced over it. As he had 2 kids, the money simply wasn't worth it.
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08-12-2008, 01:06 PM | #15 |
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First thing I would tell you is never take a job because of the pay- take it because it is a career (there is a BIG difference between a Job and a Career) that you are interested in.
Sounds like you are making a major decision in your life based upon what someone is telling you they are making- there can be a ton of variables in that equation which just may not pan out for you. Just because one career option offers a lot of money, it all depends on how you make that money work for you. There are multi-millionaires in this country who are broke and filing Chapter 11. If you are not disciplined, don't know what to do with your money, then you'll still be looking for that next job in 5-10 years where you will make $125+ or more. Taking a job based on salary expectations can be a very very dangerous and slippery slope. All the best. CC
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08-12-2008, 01:17 PM | #16 |
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well whatever you decide to do you have to think about jobs that you will get paid in no matter how bad the economy gets. unfortinetly we are in some what of a depression and the only jobs i can think of off the top of my head is in the medical fieds. that you will alweys get paid good in. anyway this is what my g/f tells me since she is a ultrasound tech.
I myself am a art major and she is alweys telling me that i need to minor in something else as a back up but in my opionion i want to do something i have fun doing and dont dread going to work everyday. my goal is to draw for a comic book company along with some advertiseing and whatever else i can get into to make money threw art. but it sounds like the railroad company pays good! so good luck if thats what you decide to do. |
08-12-2008, 01:21 PM | #17 |
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First thing I would tell you is never take a job because of the pay- take it because it is a career (there is a BIG difference between a Job and a Career) that you are interested in.
Sounds like you are making a major decision in your life based upon what someone is telling you they are making- there can be a ton of variables in that equation which just may not pan out for you. Just because one career option offers a lot of money, it all depends on how you make that money work for you. There are multi-millionaires in this country who are broke and filing Chapter 11. If you are not disciplined, don't know what to do with your money, then you'll still be looking for that next job in 5-10 years where you will make $125+ or more. Taking a job based on salary expectations can be a very very dangerous and slippery slope. All the best. CC 4 years ago I went into the insurance industry purely for the potential of making a lot of money. I stuck in out for the first couple of years, building a client base, etc . . . but I was absolutely miserable. To the point that I dreaded getting up in the morning and almost made myself sick on a weekly basis. Long story short, I decided to go back to school for something I've always liked, graphic design. I'm now doing packaging design for a very well known company. I make less, but I absolutely love what I'm doing and look forward to going to work every morning.
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08-12-2008, 02:40 PM | #18 |
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thanks all for your input. I contacted the school and I'm just waiting to hear back from them. Why not base a job on pay??? If I dont' like the job I am young enough where I can quit and try something else. One thing that sounded bad about the job is the hours but I don't necessarily have to do the same thing as my buddy. I could try and get those "normal hours". As of right now I am just looking into it. I want a lot of money so I can be debt free and have my own home etc. Thanks for the advice everyone.
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08-12-2008, 03:00 PM | #19 |
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Another thing I have found to be true as I have gotten older- your life is really dictated by two variables- time and money- you either got all of the time and none of the money or all of the money and none of the time. We all do the best we can to manage those two variables. Taking the better paying job may give you all the money to buy the stuff you want but you may never be able to enjoy it!! Best of luck to your snakeater- I am sure it will all work out for you. Don't be in a rush- life is a marathon, not a sprint. Trying to sprint in a marathon will only lead to disaster.
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08-12-2008, 03:06 PM | #20 |
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thanks all for your input. I contacted the school and I'm just waiting to hear back from them. Why not base a job on pay??? If I dont' like the job I am young enough where I can quit and try something else. One thing that sounded bad about the job is the hours but I don't necessarily have to do the same thing as my buddy. I could try and get those "normal hours". As of right now I am just looking into it. I want a lot of money so I can be debt free and have my own home etc. Thanks for the advice everyone.
I think almost everyone thinks "Why not base a job on pay?" when they first start working or studying. Its natural to think that way, the difference is most of us who are saying dont base your decision on it have had the experiance of a high paying job (or even low paying) and being absolutely miserable, and have learned that harsh lesson already and I dont think we want you to have to learn the hard way unless you have to. You are doing the right thing though by asking peoples input, especially from people that have been in the work force for a long time. Ask as many people who have different angles for input to get a broad picture, in the end though its up to you. You can always change like I said, but its a long process to go back to school, so try to make the right decision the first time. Good luck to you dude. |
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