Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
Seriously. I made about the same W2 (actual dollar amount, not buying power)
10 years ago as an
MD-88 F/O as I do now as a
DC-9 Captain.
I make almost precisely the same amount as a new hire (after probation) first year MD-88B as I make now as an 11-year 73B. Almost exactly the same. Plus, work rules are way worse and no more night/holiday pay and crappy per diem.
I don't want to have to depend on other jobs/income like writing books. In fact, I shouldn't HAVE TO. Unfortunately, I do. Honestly, I don't know how other LA-based FOs get by out here. If you're on RES, its day-to-day.