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Old 04-12-2008, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
I agree, I am still in it for the long haul, just wonder sometimes . I guess I should be thankful my girl bought her place and comes from money <----- Best careeer decision I ever made ahahah
Rich girls need loving too
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Old 04-12-2008, 07:43 AM
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Rich girls need loving too
hahah , too top of my depression, my buddy just called me..He bought a boat. I am happy though, cause Ill be on it all summer and dont have to pay a dime muwhahahaha
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Old 04-12-2008, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by NightIP
Guess it depends where you work and how your timing was. I'll be on reserve at XJT with 11-12 days off per month for the remainder of the year most likely. It will get better, but right now I can't say I agree!
I don't know of a single person that wasn't told regionals weren't going to be great for your first year or two. Everyone talks about putting in your dues. Now you're doing it. You knew it getting in. Don't lose focus you'll be alright and things will definitely get better.
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Old 04-12-2008, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by WhizWheel
Man why don't all of you crybabies just get out and do something else? I mean with the industry the way it is right now is there no better time? I will certainly agree with what you are saying about all the s%*tty aspects of the job but good Lord it gets so friggin tiring hearing y'all complain so much and just plod along. Man up already and leave.
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Old 04-12-2008, 08:04 AM
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Hey Saab-

I had a beer for you last night.
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A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.

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Old 04-12-2008, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by WhizWheel
Man why don't all of you crybabies just get out and do something else? I mean with the industry the way it is right now is there no better time? I will certainly agree with what you are saying about all the s%*tty aspects of the job but good Lord it gets so friggin tiring hearing y'all complain so much and just plod along. Man up already and leave.
Noi, No, No...that's EXACTLY what management wants...

18-22: Pay $100K for college
22-23: Pay $50K for flight training
24-26: Regional FO
27-29: Regional CA
Age 30: Burned out with the schedule, time to start family, leave flying and get an office job.

Anybody over 7 years longevity is a LIABILITY!

What we really need is for industry newbies to make a VERY thoughtful decision before they start in the first place...and then remained committed to sticking it out and standing up for what's fair.
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Old 04-12-2008, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
hahah , too top of my depression, my buddy just called me..He bought a boat. I am happy though, cause Ill be on it all summer and dont have to pay a dime muwhahahaha
The lifestyle imbalances are the first thing to hit pilot radar that something isn't right in the happy town of an airline career. You will watch as your friends and college buddies begin to rapidly leave you behind in regards fo enjoying toys, buying homes and having a real life.

The next realization to hit is: It is little benefit to having a string weekdays off when everyone else is working. Your friends will be on the boat and having a good time on Saturday while you are sitting in a terminal someplace.

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Old 04-12-2008, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
The lifestyle imbalances are the first thing to hit pilot radar that something isn't right in the happy town of an airline career. You will watch as your friends and college buddies begin to rapidly leave you behind in regards fo enjoying toys, buying homes and having a real life.

The next realization to hit is: It is little benefit to having a string weekdays off when everyone else is working. Your friends will be on the boat and having a good time on Saturday while you are sitting in a terminal someplace.

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Sky, as much as I used to dog on you for your views, as time goes by, I read them and agree more and more.
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Old 04-12-2008, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
The lifestyle imbalances are the first thing to hit pilot radar that something isn't right in the happy town of an airline career. You will watch as your friends and college buddies begin to rapidly leave you behind in regards fo enjoying toys, buying homes and having a real life.

The next realization to hit is: It is little benefit to having a string weekdays off when everyone else is working. Your friends will be on the boat and having a good time on Saturday while you are sitting in a terminal someplace.

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I'm a 2nd year regional FO and my lifestyle is already better than most of the people I know. My sister works for IBM makes a lot of money and I still get more days and time off than she does. I'd say your experiences are very limited.
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Old 04-12-2008, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ToiletDuck
I'm a 2nd year regional FO and my lifestyle is already better than most of the people I know. My sister works for IBM makes a lot of money and I still get more days and time off than she does. I'd say your experiences are very limited.
where do you people live where 40,000a year is enough to live on. Maybe my problem is where I live, and the Industry is fine after all
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