Originally Posted by
johnso29
I think success and happiness are a fine balance that is often easy to lose sight of. IMO working 70 hours a week to make an upper tax bracket is a waste of time. When you beat your kids out the door and miss tucking them in that IMO is not successful.(This is a general statement & not intended to reflect you)
That being said, I can see your reasoning for trying to shine light on people new to the airline career. There are more dead ends then open doors right now. The number of US nationals obtaining commercial certificates & higher has dropped dramatically. The payoff is next to non existent right now.
Thanks for the explanation. Hope all is well with your business & family.
We have a boy scheduled to join us in December.
Johnso29,
You were able to enjoy a brief window of opportunity in aviation. Most of the rest of us have not been so lucky. I believe that my experience is representative of the majority and it is not fun, satisfying or financially rewarding. When the door is closed there is nothing you can do to change it. The days of your life go by while you helplessly sit on the outside watching your chances slowly die.
Congratulations on your baby. Best wishes to you and to your family.
Skyhigh