I started driving when i was 25, and have been to every state, except hawaii/alaska. I am 5'9 130lbs and have never been called ugly before,.... I think that these days more and more very pretty women are finding that they can drive a truck that a man can do as well! I was second in my class of 120 men, and there were 5 other women in the class. every man there said i wouldn't last a day, and it was funny when i got a better score on the written and driving test than every man there except one! and he was there for his second time(he failed the first road test). I even drove on the street my first test drive and did not grind one gear, and the trainer got out and shook my hand and said he has never had a student shift like that ever! Man or woman! I know that some will say that i did good only because of how i look, but it is not true,i am not stupid. why is it so hard for women to get credit for a good job without being called a wanna be man?
2006-12-15 22:12:38 · 4 answers · asked by beaglemommers 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
In a word: ignorance. Truck driving is a great option for women and many of us do it, along with lots of other traditionally "male" jobs. Sadly, male egos are so fragile that many of them find a need to make bad jokes or say stupid things to cover up their own inadequacies and insecurities. Some women, who are intimidated by independence and conditioned to be submissive, join them in their verbal abuse. But do not let it effect you. Remember the source and just be glad that you are a more mature, intelligent and creative person. A keep on truckin!
2006-12-15 22:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is stereotyping. I had thought of driving a truck myself. Alot of truck drivers make a helluva lot of money. I've known people that were truck drivers that made 6 figure incomes. Those who run their mouths and make stupid remarks are ignorant and probably jealous because you are making more money and actually enjoy what you are doing. Alot of people cant say that. I'm a correctional officer in a maximum security prison and I AM gay and I dont give a rats butt what anybody thinks.
2006-12-15 22:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by tmills883 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you the Schneider driver who whacked my mirror on I-95 in Conn. ? I been driving the junks since 1961 , east coast . lol
2006-12-15 23:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by samssculptures 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're tough and independent. That scares a lot of insecure, gutless morons, so they need to find something wrong with them.
2006-12-16 06:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋