No african name. Not sure they could agree on one. There are 200 languages here, and 400 dialects. But everybody officially speaks english.
I did get my nigerian traditional outfit today. Looks pretty awesome. Hat and all. Great for parties around here. The locals really liked it and kept calling me "master". I felt a little uncomfortable with that, from a historical context in the US, but they meant it as a sign of respect. It's quite unusual to see any foriegner where I am, so I hear the occasional "oyibo" as I walk by. Literally, "white man". Not meant to be disrespectful.
It would be difficult to compare to anything in the US of A, including FAA. People in offices with no identifiable job. Check. Rules that make absolutely no sense. Check. Many others, too, but it would drive anybody nuts to keep comparing things here to the rest of the world.
As to continueing the art, yes, I guess there are sacrafices. But I get paid pretty good, and even better considering how many pilots are sitting at home doing nothing. In that context, I feel fortunate to be here, and overall, it's not a negative experience.
I'm glad to hear that you are doing well there! When is your contract up? Do you plan to return to the U.S. job market afterwards, or stay overseas? I think that you should keep that traditional Nigerian outfit if you return to to the USA. You could wear it to your next airline interview, and show them that you're a fun-loving, multi-cultural kind of guy!
Well, a year or three here, and maybe I can get somewhere better. I seriously doubt I'll go back to a US regional, starting at day one with no pay, no seniority, no life.
Besides, I like a little adventure, and I don't miss super cold weather, icing and snow.
Last edited by TonyWilliams : 03-21-2009 at 04:51 PM.
You shoulda wore that outfit to the SAPA meetings!!!
Rampers wearing ties!! thats hardcore right there!
I think we should wear that while flying !!
The FA's wear a jacket. The temperature never goes below about 78 outside. Even the passengers all dress nicely. No shorts, t-shirts, etc. The only blue jeans are worn by white guys (westerners), probably in the oil industry.
No, the people actually dress nicely. Even in what you and I would consider total squalor, folks in general dress nice. Proper "trousers", never any shorts, collared shirts, business attire, or the traditional outfits.
It's like stepping back into 1950.
I'm only here 56 days at a time, with 28 days off (try and get that at any US airline !!! ). I wouldn't be comfortable having family here.
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