I understand where your coming from..But beat you by 5 years? What's the rush?
What's the rush?
5 years at a major, or in the industry in general, could be the difference between a successful career or ending up like many of the other disenfranchised pilots on these boards who's careers never took them down they road they planned!
I guess the way I look at things, I'd rather take my time and think things over. In this case the deal with Silver is that it was a 2 year commitment technically speaking. Yes, I had the choice to leave whenever I'd like, at the EXPENSE of me paying off the rest of my type.
Above you say "what's the rush", but in this sentence you are worried about 2 years of ME turbine time in a P121 organization?
Say something happened, and I needed to relocate? Say my girlfriend has a baby and can't relocate due to her obligations.(COMPLETELY HYPOTHETICAL NO BABIES ANYTIME SOON) But I mean I do have somewhat long distance thing going and anything is possible.
Yes....this is called choices and life. In the aviation profession you had better know that these 'what ifs' are part of every decision you will ever make. So what if......something happened? You would make a choice to stay or go. What if..........your girlfriend had a baby. I'll counter that what if with........what if she breaks up with you in a month? If you are not interested in the possibility of paying off the contract in case something else comes along then you did the right thing; but you can take that what if attitude in the other direction too.
I guess I just had to take into consideration many things before just jumping onto the first train to paradise..You never know, that might just be your train ride to hell..
Welcome to aviation
This isn't just a Silver thing, these decisions will come up with ANY job offer.
In the end, make the best decision that you can, FOR YOURSELF, and make the best of any opportunity.
USMCFLYR