giving up the dream?
12-04-2005, 10:24 AM
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I am basically in the same boat you are. I am 24 yrs old and am a Lt in the Air Force. I am most likely going to give up my 40k a year (50k here in the next few months), to chase the dream. It is all I want to do with my life and nothing is going to stop me, not the fear of poverty, not the tough road ahead flight instructing to make ends meet, nothing. My wife thinks I am crazy to a point, but she knows its what I want therefore she wants it for me. Its gonna be tough,we both know that, but I am willing to put forth any and all effort necessary. If it doesnt work out in the end, at least Ill have my paid for Meteorology college degree to fall back on and Ill never have to say, "If only I'd given it a shot." Thats my biggest fear, wondering what might have been if I didnt give it a shot. Best of luck to you in making your decision!! Just remember, in the words of the Kinkos guy on "Jerry Maguire"..."thats how you become great man, hang your balls out there."
I am basically in the same boat you are. I am 24 yrs old and am a Lt in the Air Force. I am most likely going to give up my 40k a year (50k here in the next few months), to chase the dream. It is all I want to do with my life and nothing is going to stop me, not the fear of poverty, not the tough road ahead flight instructing to make ends meet, nothing. My wife thinks I am crazy to a point, but she knows its what I want therefore she wants it for me. Its gonna be tough,we both know that, but I am willing to put forth any and all effort necessary. If it doesnt work out in the end, at least Ill have my paid for Meteorology college degree to fall back on and Ill never have to say, "If only I'd given it a shot." Thats my biggest fear, wondering what might have been if I didnt give it a shot. Best of luck to you in making your decision!! Just remember, in the words of the Kinkos guy on "Jerry Maguire"..."thats how you become great man, hang your balls out there."
12-04-2005, 04:12 PM
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Loudgarretdriver,
Your worse! an Eagles Fan!!!!!!! I'm talking about the type of guys I meet all the time who are quick to tell me they're the "regional vice-president for TDF associates, the worlds largest supplier of operating room breathing devices!!!!!!!! I know when I was a kid I dreamt about that!! Or the guys I see at airports on cell phones all day yapping about synergy, lets brainstorm yada yada yada....not my cup of tea, but no offense intended (except the Eagle remark) Most guys become pilots to escape that type of lifestyle. But in all seriousness I know alot of pilots who drive mini-vans, and lots of corporate types with the "Right stuff" as they say...
Take Care,
Go Seahawks!!
Your worse! an Eagles Fan!!!!!!! I'm talking about the type of guys I meet all the time who are quick to tell me they're the "regional vice-president for TDF associates, the worlds largest supplier of operating room breathing devices!!!!!!!! I know when I was a kid I dreamt about that!! Or the guys I see at airports on cell phones all day yapping about synergy, lets brainstorm yada yada yada....not my cup of tea, but no offense intended (except the Eagle remark) Most guys become pilots to escape that type of lifestyle. But in all seriousness I know alot of pilots who drive mini-vans, and lots of corporate types with the "Right stuff" as they say...
Take Care,
Go Seahawks!!
12-04-2005, 06:02 PM
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No offense taken. 
Just kidding in my post.
I've flown with a few of those "synergy" types and listened to my fair share of get rich quick guys. Its funny- by the end of they day they cook these hair brained schemes to make a fortune, but surprisingly enough they never get rich.
As, for us rotten Philly fans- that's true. Let's see how the battle of the bird goes on Monday night! It be nice to have a healthy team but I better stop now- this isn't a sports chatroom.
Safe travels
Just kidding in my post. I've flown with a few of those "synergy" types and listened to my fair share of get rich quick guys. Its funny- by the end of they day they cook these hair brained schemes to make a fortune, but surprisingly enough they never get rich.
As, for us rotten Philly fans- that's true. Let's see how the battle of the bird goes on Monday night! It be nice to have a healthy team but I better stop now- this isn't a sports chatroom.
Safe travels
12-04-2005, 06:19 PM
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loudgarrettdriver,
I live in the part of NJ thats half eagle fans half NY Giants/Jets..personally I'm a Green Bay fan even though I grew up in NY....The 4th and 26 game and last weeks hurt!! I took alot of abuse from my Eagle fan buddies...lucky for me those 3 count them THREE SUPER BOWL RINGS!!! soften the pain!!!
Take Care,
I live in the part of NJ thats half eagle fans half NY Giants/Jets..personally I'm a Green Bay fan even though I grew up in NY....The 4th and 26 game and last weeks hurt!! I took alot of abuse from my Eagle fan buddies...lucky for me those 3 count them THREE SUPER BOWL RINGS!!! soften the pain!!!
Take Care,
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