The father on tonight's show was a truck driver. This has allowed him to live in a giant house and support 10 children plus his wife who doesn't even need to work. On top of that he still has money left over for beer.
shareYeah, I was thinking about that one too. When they were talking about the big secret, I was thinking that they were in severe financial distress. (Or that the oldest and very helpful and mature son, was not the man's biological child).
I can't imagine any normal family being able to support that many so well without being on TV.
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how do they afford to live like that?
they all live in big houses
and the moms dont work?
do they prostitute themselves on the side??
"He turned the power to the have-not's... and then came the shot!"
I haven't seen this episode, but wanted to chime in regarding your question:
Once upon a time, my husband was an over the road truck driver, so I have a bit of first-hand information. Honestly, it can pay VERY well. An owner-operator can easily make $100-$150k/year. Some types of driving jobs pay even better, like those that haul new cars all over the country. They're called "parking lots", and make more money than the typical owner/operator. Other driving jobs that involve chemicals that are considered dangerous pay highly as well, and any government contract jobs (yes, the government contracts with private industry in this instance) pay VERY nicely.
Since I haven't seen the episode, I don't know what the dad was hauling. But I do know that it's entirely possible for someone with a CDL to make enough money to support a family. Also, I don't know what part of the country they live in- it's possible that he's making money hand over fist, and living in an area with a low cost of living. (Although- *10* kids? DANG)
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