USMCFLYR

My 'grass is always greener on the other side' comment comes from the first post I responded too. The professional pilot wants to fly for fun and the hobby pilot wants to fly professionally.

I'll have to respectfully disagree with this one though
If I could have stayed in my old job and never left it until the day I hung up the kneeboard I would have been a happy man! I was NEVER bored and it NEVER lost its' interest to me. Even I think I was different in that manner, but I never experienced burnout.

USMCFLYR

Cubdriver

I could never claim otherwise USMC. You led a spectacular aviation career in my opinion and are an inspiration to many of us for all your hard work. If anyone wants to follow an ideal pattern in life l think they would do well to have been military aviators and to have served our great country doing such noble and skilled service. I always wanted to do it myself, but it was not possible for me. That's life. But I will always admire those who did as well as remain grateful for the important service they accomplish. Not trying to make you feel singled out here but anyone who wants a great example for what to do with their life should look at what your kind does and take notice- aviation can be a rewarding career and a noble occupation.

featheredprop

I was flying in my plane one day to get some routine maintenance and over ATC I heard a corporate jet pilot use the term " weekend warrior" regarding a private pilot who was attempting to get a "local IFR " which is unheard of where I live . Aside from being taken back slightly I wondered if that corporate guy was just jealous that he wasnt off flying in a small plane for pleasure and on the flip side the private pilot wasnt wishing he was working in the corporate jet that day .

jonnyjetprop

I love my airline job! I know that it's sometimes not fashionable to say that, I but i really do.

I'm my own boss. Before I volunteered with my union, my bosses would not recognize me in a room. I was a self directed employee. I was asked in an interview "What would the chief pilot say about you if I called?" My answer was that the interviewer would have to remind the chief pilot that I worked for him.

I still love the stick and rudder, flying the jet.

I have seen more of the world than most. My bucket list of places to visit long term is long.

I work with great people.

There nothing like the roar in cabin as we lift off to take the men and women of the military home. Yes, three screaming Pratts can't drown that out. I still get emotional pulling into home base. There's nothing better than the Maine troop greeters on a snowy night.

I make the same money as the GP doctors that my wife works with.

When I'm gone, I'm gone. When I'm home, I'm home 24/7.

Is it a job? Yes. Are there issues? Yes. Do I regret it? No.

blade120

Flying is like an abusive relationship.
Flying is like dating a really hot, shallow and mean super model.
You get no love, no support and no lovin.
A normal 9-5 is like dating the chubby girl next door supportive blah blah blah.Boring!