Will a second job hurt?

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07-09-2014, 11:31 AM

IfitsTuesday

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Will a second job hurt?

I am at my third regional, still hoping for a move to cargo or legacy carriers. I have an interview for a second job (retail) to pay bills. Will moonlighting hurt my chance of taking the next step in my airline career?

07-09-2014, 11:52 AM

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I have no idea what dots you're connecting to even make that seem possible.

07-09-2014, 12:24 PM

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Having a second job, as long as it does not interfere with your primary job should not be an issue for a prospective employer in my honest opinion. It does show that you are a hard worker...

Lots of airline folks are working more than one job nowadays... Military/Guard Reserve duty is a prime example...

I may get chastised by the group for "not helping the pilot staffing conundrum" here, but curious:

Have you thought about "doing more" at your current employer, such as picking up open time (if even contractually possible)?

The thing that would concern me if I was a prospective employer is that you are on your third regional. So long as you have a good explanation for "changing jobs" frequently, then it should not be an issue (I.e. Furlough, BK etc).

07-09-2014, 04:26 PM

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Thanks, no open time to be had. First regional went under, second was a placeholder until I could go to a regional where I live. I was just curious if another job would show lack of ability to live on a budget.

07-09-2014, 04:57 PM

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I think budget and poverty are two different things. First year major=budget, regional=poverty!!!

07-09-2014, 05:09 PM

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Do what you got to do man!! Jesus. Its not rocket science!

07-09-2014, 05:26 PM

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I was just curious if another job would show lack of ability to live on a budget.

I know some employers used to require a credit check... to which everyone's reply should've been "nunya". Frankly the only thing that should come into play is how you get the job done, if you blow your money on Thai women every 3 months... I've said too much.