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01-21-2023, 07:52 AM

#1641

OOfff

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Originally Posted by jungleman4422

So here is kinda an add-on to the question about leaving AA get a temp from the masses. I work for SWA and been with them since May of 22 live in base. Got an invite to DAL and am seriously considering it, would need to commute to LAX (if awarded) which is less than an hour flight. I've got 33 years ahead of me with the current age of retirement at 65. Not sure if I'm chasing waterfalls (thanks TLC) I dont want to fly a 737 for the rest of my life, but yes living in base is a HUGE plus.

Thanks!

you’re young enough to (eventually) get very senior. No, you won’t be a WB captain in 12 years, but you can still have a fine career here. Likely LA captain on a narrowbody in a few years (the current situation will not be permanent). Commuting for life is a hard pill to swallow, especially since you’re likely to be gone more days for less money here than at SWA.

Find your bliss, nobody here can tell you what’s right.

01-21-2023, 07:53 AM

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chrisreedrules

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Originally Posted by jungleman4422

Leave. 33 years is a long time.

01-21-2023, 09:26 AM

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TED74

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Originally Posted by jungleman4422

I dont want to fly a 737 for the rest of my life

What advice would you give a non pilot friend?

01-21-2023, 09:33 AM

#1644

jungleman4422

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Originally Posted by TED74

What advice would you give a non pilot friend?

Do what feels right, and in order to get away from the hum drum leave if offered. I know there is no right answer to but getting a temperature check I feel is important. Lubbock overnights are as fabulous as they sound let me assure you.

01-21-2023, 09:47 AM

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FangsF15

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Originally Posted by jungleman4422

You have to make the right decision for you and your family. And you will get varying opinions here…

But, having been both a commuter and lived in base, the value of driving to work simply cannot be overstated. The stress of getting both to and from work, booking a Jumpseat, dealing with a new plan as weather, or reroutes hit it’s not worth it to me. And that’s before even talking about the time lost commuting. Good luck with your decision.

01-21-2023, 10:22 AM

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smtx123

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Originally Posted by jungleman4422

I think it’s been said before but you can make a free account at widgetseniority.com to see where you’d fall seniority wise at delta. While seniority progression would be better at AA and UA, you’d eventually end up in roughly the same place. It all comes down to what you want out of a career, and Delta will allow you to fly something other than a 737.

I was at SWA last summer for a month then came here. Very happy with my decision and have no regrets, even though I’ll be commuting vs. in base at SWA.

01-21-2023, 10:26 AM

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nene

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Originally Posted by FangsF15

No doubt… some people “stress” about things that are out of their control. If you are a “stresser” then even a short commute will do you in. If your more of fly my sked, not chase every last $$$, enjoy your job and overnights and let the chips fall as they may for the commute, well there is an opportunity for you.

01-21-2023, 10:30 AM

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nene

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IVD usage?

Does anyone know if there is a way in icrew to tell if you’ve used your IVDs yet or just look back through each month schedule. And are they two per vacation year, calendar year, or DOH anniversary year?

TIA