Truck driver? Yeah, looks like it!
I am looking for employment pretty much everywhere, but I'm always met with "Sorry, we have picked someone else", or just flat out silence. The jobs I am applying for, are jobs I am qualified to do, so it's not like I am applying to be CEO of a big multinational corporation. That got me thinking: Would it be possible to become a trucker, even though I am almost in my forties? Well, yes. Lots of people retrain as truckers, some even older than me. But a little detail kept me from jumping at it - I need a driving license first.Luckily, there is a school close to me, that offer driving license, truck driving license and trailer license. It's free to attend, so I was referring that info to my contact at the municipality. I got the registration sheet today, which I filled out and returned. An hour later, they received it, and they will get back to me, closer to the date I am supposed to start.
But how about the economy while I am there? What am I going to live off? Well, the first six months are the basic course, and after that, I am going to switch between school and practical work at a company. During the basic course, I am gonna be on the government mandated support system, which pays me every month to attend. However, my contact at the municipality, told me that the basic course is on what is known as a regional positive list. It basicaly means, that I can get benefits until I start the main course. That is a HUGE relief to me, because I am not sure I would be able to survive on the support system.
So - in summary: I will most likely become a trucker in 4 years time. Then, the open road awaits me. I can become a long hauler, hauling stuff from Denmark to anywhere in Europe. I can become a tanker driver, delivering fuel to fuel stations across the country. Or I can start my own courier business, where I haul packages from one place to the other, no questions asked.
Things are looking up!
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Even today with heavy covd restrictions I read that HGV drivers are still needed nationwide.
It should be more stable than endlessly having to look for temp. work.
Jim: The job is much more stable than looking for temp jobs, definitely.
As the saying goes, "Less haste more speed".
I can't remember how long it took to get my the licenses up to class 4, but i started my lite truck license on a free course.. then to get my other license classes 3, 4 and WTR ( wheels, tracks, rollers ) i worked for a earthworks company;; these licenses cost $800 all up, but it would have been double that if i wasn't using the companies machines.. working in earthworks gave a lot of practice on all types of machines off the roads, truck drivers can get some big fines out on the roads here Phil.. they will let you know on your course of your weight limits, load security, load heights etc and the fines you can get if you fail to stay with in the limits..
Good luck with it all Phil..
Your job is waiting for you.
In America they said the economy is bad, no jobs.
I applied to three jobs just to see what the market is like.
I was hired for all three.
There are jobs out there, but it looks like a person has a better chance with an advance degree.