Say,

YES.

*it's a satellite enabled truck, right?*

Do you need to see your doctor to get a medical opinion?
Would you have to be on pain meds to get by if you switch?

I think you're torn between your heart's desire and maybe? knowing what's
best for you now? or is the switch not your heart's desire?

quite a dilemma...

peace

Deference. No, their trucks aren't equipped with satellite communications. They use cell phones instead. Wouldn't make a big difference either way though as I would normally use Wifi for internet when on the road anyway.

Trudy:
Nah, never trusted Doc's opinions anyway. I know how I feel better than they do.

About the only pain meds one can take while driving truck is Advil or something. Strong pain killers are banned for truckers. That's part of what concerns me, whether the hip would cause me too much trouble or not.

think you're torn between your heart's desire and maybe? knowing what's best for you now? or is the switch not your heart's desire?

Well, my heart's desire would be to have great wealth and live in the lap of luxury.

That's really the rub, Trudy. I'm not really sure what would be the best decision for me physically, lifestyle wise, or financially in the long run. Pros and cons to both, plus a lot of unknowns and intangibles.

quite a dilemma...

Yep.

Here's what I do:

I toss a coin.

While the coins in the air you will catch yourself silently wishing for it to land a certain way. Go with the way your wishing before the coin lands.

Good luck!

Not bad suggestion Shovel. Thanks.

Make a list of pros and cons of each choice, staying with your current job or going back to truck driving, then make your decision. I know it's just not that easy. Cause some of the pro's and con's way outweigh other ones. So I guess I'm completely unhelpful. Good luck with your decision. I always say a prayer and ask for a brick wall to built against the one I shouldn't choose because I don't get subtle hints.

Locamama, thanks. The list didn't help much.

After sleeping on it, I've decided that if he's willing to cover the airfare to get me there I'll go. If not, I can't afford it right now. I guess that'll be the telling point.

After sleeping on it, I've decided that if he's willing to cover the airfare to get me there I'll go. If not, I can't afford it right now. I guess that'll be the telling point.

Good choice!  IN any event, that sounds like you took Shovel's advice - and the coin landed on its edge!

Yeah, something like that. The next hurdle, assuming he'll spring for the airfare, is getting to the airport. I just checked the cab company. $53 for a ride to the airport. Ouch!

Yeah, something like that. The next hurdle, assuming he'll spring for the airfare, is getting to the airport. I just checked the cab company. $53 for a ride to the airport. Ouch!

Take a bus as close to the airport as you can get, "then" take a cab. That's what I used to do when I was in the Navy and stationed in Norfolk. Good Luck!

That would be great if we had a bus service from here to there.

$53 for a ride to the airport. Ouch!

No Busses, eh?  Bummer.  It almost sounds cheaper to rent a car!

That would be great if we had a bus service from here to there.

Is the airport on a bus line?  If so, maybe you can get a cab ride to the nearest bus stop and then take a bus.  Probably be cheaper that way.

That would be great if we had a bus service from here to there

Not all the way there. Are there none that come within say a mile or 2? Then take the cab. That ride should be less than the $53.