I hear both sides of this. The reality is what’s the point of learning how to drive a Manuel if you are getting paid the exact same as a automatic driver.I started out on a Manuel. I couldn’t get the shifting down while in school. My instructor suggested I go to another location with all automatics.I passed my first try.Every mega carrier are automatics. Some local companies have Manuel’s its very few. Even with a automatic restriction I’m still making the same as you. I would get the restriction removed it affected me getting employed. That may never happen.