Trucker 206
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Teamster Elvis...that's one of the best posts I've ever read on here! And as The King himself would say..."Thank you, thank you very much!"First of all there is no flaw in seniority. It is the holy grail of unionism. It is purest system to eliminate favoritism, nepotism, discrimination etc.
Old and decrepit? I was talking about after years of small injuries coming back to haunt you later in your career. Believe me young man, you will be there one day. And you won't appreciate the company that you busted your ass for eliminating you and replacing you with a young fresh back.
As far as comparing the driving skills of the young compared to the "mature". You are correct about the reaction time. But personally I have adapted as I have aged. I no longer take the chances I once did when I was younger.Give more space, eye lead time, reduced speed etc. It is my opinion that I am a much safer driver then I was 30yrs ago. And most guys my age are much safer then most of the youngsters we share the roads with.
My strength is just fine.I would arm wrestle you and take your money if you like.
so......60 yrs. Of age and I have to step down and hand the keys to a pimple face? That's it? Father time owes me nothing at that point? Wow thats ignorant! Seriously young lad.You have a lot to learn about respect. But you wouldn't understand because you are about 30 give or take a couple. Correct? Hopefully you are getting ready to purchase your first home. Starting a family. Buy a couple cars.A couple vacations a year.That home is going to be a thirty year commitment on it's own.
Now fast forward to your early to mid sixties. Your home is close to being paid off but not quite. Maybe you took a second out to send your kids to college and help pay some of your mother in laws medical bills etc.etc.
DO YOU REALLY WANT YOUR SENIORITY TO BE IN JEOPARDY DUE TO
YOUR SLIGHT DECLINE IN PRODUCTION AND LOSE YOUR LIVELIHOOD TO A YOUNG NEW HIRE?