how to recover from unemployment - taking a break from trucking after company folds

[Whitecrackertrash]

you quit trucking?

[lifeasatrucker]

@Whitecrackertrash No way man. the company I drove for went out of business.. Just figured I would take a few classes I have been dying to take while I search for the perfect job. Like Arnold said " I'll Be Back"

[mrjodydatrucker]

Good luck my guy

[bluegrassboy2448]

Glad to see you are still around man..Hope everything turns out good for you. Keep the videos coming, and will pray taht everyting turns out good!

[locsta06]

i respect everything you say but what do a person do to get a class A job after they finished school and cant get a job because of lack of employment and a misdemeanor drug charge on their record,its hard out here specially after tryna make a change in life from the negative???

[lifeasatrucker]

@locsta06 It's hard man but you got to stay in the game. It's the only way. But remember the most effective way for someone in your situation (or worse situation) is to tell everyone that you know, you are looking for a trucking job. Make sure someone you know or someone they know isn't a person that could put you on. Networking. Post it on your facebook page to all of your high school classmates that you are looking for a trucking job see what happens.

[RontreyT]

hey man the advice you gave about being consciously aware of what to do when things go sour is the BEST advice ANYONE can get and take heed to. I have about 6 weeks now until I start my trucking career and I "WROTE THAT ADVICE DOWN IN MY JOURNAL" to keep with me. GREAT VIDEOS BROTHER. All of your videos were a big help for me and I appreciate it Driver. KEep em coming and Keep on TRUCKING.!

[lifeasatrucker]

@RontreyT I appreciate you guys watching and letting me know they are helpful. Thanks man. Best of luck. Of course if you are writing in a journal and keeping notes for certain thoughts to stay fresh in your mind, you do not need my luck. You have a good system for success. :-) You are making it hard for yourself to swerve off track.

[Mrsinnizterdatrucker]

whats good my brother thats right you got to keep grinding and staying focus and improve yourself. Because the more you know, the better you are successful Success comes from educating yourself and you have to stay positive doing the hard time and if you don't failure is guarantee, keep them video's coming homie your brother Anthony We Going to make it to the top no matter what it take I'm grinding hard also from my end homie let get it Success is for the taking!

[lifeasatrucker]

@Mrsinnizterdatrucker as they say in the south Anthony......

Already! lol (what you know about that man? :-)

[PlatinumPerformance1]

:-) Hey Hervy :-), I am really happy to see you back! I always loved you for the versatility that you demonstrate. You are not just a blessing for the trucking industry; you are a blessing to everyone that watches and LISTENS to what you have to say. No one can make anyone do anything but you provide insight for in a neutral way that it is REAL and you are genuinely humble! I know ur not worried; just KNOW that GOD has something in store for YOU! Cont' 2 do ur thang & Be BLESSED-Love Ya :-)

[lifeasatrucker]

@PlatinumPerformance1 Thanks a million for the feedback and kinds words. Platinum. So where you at?  Hit the road yet? Actually I think this little break is all a part of a bigger picture to take things to a whole new level. So you are probably right! 10/4.

[Michigancountryboy1]

glad to see u back man its been a while great video.

[jaymeez]

Man I'm just getting out of the worst time in my life, been unemployed almost 3 years and the 1st 6 months I was grinding to find something then hopelessness set in. Luckily I have a job coming up now. You give great info man. I hope you never stop making vids.

[1986devildog]

Wow Harv I thought you gave up on the videos bro. Glad to see your still going after it! I am still chasing the trucking career and should start my CDL training soon. I still look forward to meeting you one day. Look forward to more new videos!! Good job keeping your head in the race bro. I remember my 94 year old grandfather who was a WWII vet used to always ask me when we would talk if I was makin progress? Just keep pushin bro and you'll be makin progress!

[lifeasatrucker]

@1986devildog Noooooo way man, I have just been doing a little writing and working on the website and CD's and working. I love this video editing and youtubing thing so I doubt I will ever completely drop it. There may be dead periods but I'll be back.

Be happy to meet you and lunch on me Devildog when we do as my gift for your service. It's not enough, but as they say it's the thought that counts right? :-)

[1986devildog]

@lifeasatrucker I appreciate that Harv but the help you have provided my through your DVD and youtube videos is more than enough thanks! Besides it's about serving not being served.....right!

[marcus23332333]

good to see you still alive man

[lifeasatrucker]

@marcus23332333 lol, yep. I am still here man!  Thanks for sticking around. :-)

[litrojan]

I really like your positive outlook on your situation. The world needs many more people like you.

[lifeasatrucker]

@litrojan I think the world is getting more populated with people like us right now as we speak. As much as people may not believe it.....I think one of the beneficial by products of the recession is people coming around to that place in their minds and acting upon that new foundation as they move forward.

Its a process that will evolve but in 10 years looking back the big picture will show (So that's let's say...2020 looking back) society treating each other than pre-recession.

[GrayWulf316]

@lifeasatrucker i quit driving truck in 2002 and went through the same thing as you . You will always be a trucker at heart i still refer to myself as a trucker I still light candles for truckers on the road at Christmas and pray for them to get home to their family safely . Have faith in the lord brother he is a great God and he will provide for you as he did for me . May Jesus bless you

[Zurnmusic]

Come to usa truck, u will never get home again. Or make any money, whats not to love!

[lifeasatrucker]

@Zurnmusic lol