[RegBarclay]

I've threatened off and on for years to get out of software work and go drive trucks. I love to drive and go places and I enjoy handling large vehicles.

I understand the realities of time management and that driving has it's own set of work and life challenges. But I'm still tempted.

[jmacd]

The fantasy can be different from reality. It will either be better than you imagine, or far worse.

My father got married and his wife was excited to come on the road with him (there are many "trucker couples") and for a few years it was great. She loved seeing all the new places, meeting people, etc.

Eventually she did get tired of it, as 99% of us would, and she thought "ok, we will settle down" and even had one of her friends find something nice that they could afford in a town she wanted to be in.

My father went along with it, helped with the downpayment etc but then when she was like "ok, time to find you a job in this town" he basically said "yeah, umm... just get the divorce done and I don't need anything."

... and he hit the road ...

[TravHatesMe]

I always loved mowing lawns. Something about it is so satisfying. I've always dreamed that I would someday quit software and go around trying various jobs. Cut lawns for a bit, be a bartender, drive a truck. Although some jobs require training / licensing, it would be fun to pursue for a few months. Too bad I have kids and responsibilities and bills to pay.