Originally Posted by
deftone
Thats pretty much exactly what I told him. If I hadnt gotten my CFI at the end of last year I would have been taking that free CDL too! I think the industry will pick up faster this time than in previous downturns, but it still seems smart to have that extra qualification available to feed your family if required.
I like the optimistic thoughts here, but keep in mind that the last two downturns in this industry involved L shaped recoveries that took years to get over. Maybe this time it is different, and nobody really knows, but I wouldn't plan on a quick rebound in the meantime. However to keep things in perspective, we WILL eventually rebound from this and unless you're within 10-15 years of age 65 then you'll be absolutely fine.