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I'd agree with everyone here. I'll add a little something...[2c] Yes, if you are a social hound, or your family hates when you're not home better not work for the RR. But, if you need good money, benefits, etc, then the RR is for you. Most of us have to make compromises to get a little bit of both. Right now I'm the youngest man in my terminal, so I get bumped like a pinball all the time. I'm also working a lot, being home maybe 10 hours before going right back out. It makes it hard to keep up with housework, yardwork, etc, especially when my wife works and is in veternary school. But, we make the best with the little time we have together and things are working out fine. It is different for every person and each individual has thier own set of issues to deal with at home. So, my advice for anyone thinking about a lifestyle change like the RR, please consider the family implications, but also keep in mind the benefits of working on the RR. Like some of these other guys have said, I would eventually like to work for a shortline and have more time at home.
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