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Im seriously thinking of completing my degree in a health related field. I've been researching various ones that may interest me. I'm actually leaning more toward radiologic technology, than the nursing side of things. My brother majored in radiologic technology, and went on to get a really good job working at a hospital. He has since gone to work for a company that develops medical devices (pace makers, etc) and makes a nice six figure income. He recently purchased a $400K+ home.
I would still be doing this more as a back-up thing, as flying is still something I want to pursue, however, it may become a primary career, if the airlines do not soon get themselves together. I'm concerned it could be a long time before they start to really hire, and we see movement, if the economy stays as it is. Oil also worries me. It is currently down, which is good for the airlines, but if it goes back up, it will not help the situation, by any means.
I once never considered the health field, but the more I research it, the more I realize there are careers that interest me, and don't quite involve being so invasive, as far as patients are concerned, such as being a doctor, or nurse. Anything health related does seem to be a safe, and very stable career.
I have decided that I am going to look heavily into a nursing program. I have been battling with the idea of leaving this lucrative career of being an airline pilot, and this thread really helped out. I have looked, and there are SO! many jobs out there for nurses and the best part is that there are alot in the state that I live in. Imagine that. The schedule is somewhat better than a pilot's because most work 3 sometimes 4 days a week. The best part is, that in a 24 hour period of a day, I would be able to sleep in my own bed at night.
I have medical experience already as an EMT and though its been awhile, I still confident in the medical knowledge I do have. Im not going to give up in the pilot thing by my actions. I was recently downgraded and the company laid off a lot of folks. I don't think the airline that I want to go to will be hiring or I will not get my captains seat back in the two years time that nursing school takes. This educational move will either give me a very stable career that keeps me in the city and state that i want to live in or becomes one hell of a back up career for when the airlines turn south again.
Any opinions ya'll might have please, I'm all ears. I'm really trying to justify it to myself.
I have decided that I am going to look heavily into a nursing program. I have been battling with the idea of leaving this lucrative career of being an airline pilot, and this thread really helped out. I have looked, and there are SO! many jobs out there for nurses and the best part is that there are alot in the state that I live in. Imagine that. The schedule is somewhat better than a pilot's because most work 3 sometimes 4 days a week. The best part is, that in a 24 hour period of a day, I would be able to sleep in my own bed at night.
I have medical experience already as an EMT and though its been awhile, I still confident in the medical knowledge I do have. Im not going to give up in the pilot thing by my actions. I was recently downgraded and the company laid off a lot of folks. I don't think the airline that I want to go to will be hiring or I will not get my captains seat back in the two years time that nursing school takes. This educational move will either give me a very stable career that keeps me in the city and state that i want to live in or becomes one hell of a back up career for when the airlines turn south again.
Any opinions ya'll might have please, I'm all ears. I'm really trying to justify it to myself.
I say go for it. At least you will have a guarantee that your career will progress... unlike regression at the airlines. Plus, you won't have the constant stress of furlough or liquidation. We all should stop chasing the carrot before our life passes us by. Good luck.
I have decided that I am going to look heavily into a nursing program. I have been battling with the idea of leaving this lucrative career of being an airline pilot, and this thread really helped out. I have looked, and there are SO! many jobs out there for nurses and the best part is that there are alot in the state that I live in. Imagine that. The schedule is somewhat better than a pilot's because most work 3 sometimes 4 days a week. The best part is, that in a 24 hour period of a day, I would be able to sleep in my own bed at night.
I have medical experience already as an EMT and though its been awhile, I still confident in the medical knowledge I do have. Im not going to give up in the pilot thing by my actions. I was recently downgraded and the company laid off a lot of folks. I don't think the airline that I want to go to will be hiring or I will not get my captains seat back in the two years time that nursing school takes. This educational move will either give me a very stable career that keeps me in the city and state that i want to live in or becomes one hell of a back up career for when the airlines turn south again.
Any opinions ya'll might have please, I'm all ears. I'm really trying to justify it to myself.
I'm an RN & make pretty decent money (over 90K). However, I don't love my job which is why I'm working on my PPL. I'm at an FBO & working full time so I can afford the lessons & travel. I would recommend going into nursing if you're thinking of switching careers.
I'm an RN & make pretty decent money (over 90K). However, I don't love my job which is why I'm working on my PPL. I'm at an FBO & working full time so I can afford the lessons & travel. I would recommend going into nursing if you're thinking of switching careers.
I would like to know what kind of a nurse you are, and how long you have been doing it to reach a salary like that? I'm not just interested in the salary, I also desire a quality of life that most people take for granted. I just hope I get accepted into a nursing program.
I am one of those that don't think you are suppose to love your job. I didn't love my job as a airline pilot and I will not love my job as a nurse, but one allows me to settle down and be home for "most" occasions. I have no thoughts of life being greener on the other side, but I know being home every night and spending time with family is something I really want and flying for a living, is not something that supports these activities.
If you are thinking about a career as a pilot and you know that there is nothing anyone can do to talk you out of it. I would do exactly what you are doing and in no way take out any loans for this career. You will find out very fast that the airlines are for certain individuals and borrowing that much money, only to find you're not one of them is a mistake. Much like I made. Don't get me wrong, flying is fun, but only for a hobby.
I''m a nurse at the U of Minnesota hospital on a transplant unit. Minnesota is one the highest paying states for nurses. Also, my hours aren't too bad because I work 12 hour shifts so I don't work a ton. Good luck getting into a nursing program. They are pretty competitive which you seem to already know. I really didn't care for the schooling & I think it's easier than getting my private so you shouldn't have a problem with the curriculum. Where did you go for your flight training? What airline do you work for now? Sorry you don't enjoy what you're doing but I'm considering getting all my ratings & see what happens with the industry.
I forgot to mention that I've been an RN for 10 years. Pilots get over time pay don't they? We do whenever we work over 40hrs/week & time & half for holidays.
No, pilots don't generally get overtime. And it's common to put in 12 hour days. You can work on your days off for extra money but it's usually at straight time. Depends on the airline.
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Depends on what type of flying you're talking about. I'm a former (hopefully future again) fractional pilot. We wouldn't get OT on a daily basis (I think NJA does though), but we would get it if we didn't get home on our last day, or if we stayed out or came in an extra day, etc.
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