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Old 03-13-2012 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingtips
you need to look at all the options, as a pilot in 5 years you will make 40-50k
MAYBE you'll make $40-$50k in 5 years. Maybe you'll be on your third airline starting over at $21k/yr...

Originally Posted by Wingtips
as a lawyer, which costs a bit more, you will be making 40-50 for 5-10 years and you actually have to be GOOD at it to make more, not just cruise up the seniority list.
...or get furloughed multiple times, only to start over at the bottom of the pay scale each time REGARDLESS of your experience...

Originally Posted by Wingtips
Also as a pilot you get to fly a plane,
...which doesn't mean jack-****...

Originally Posted by Wingtips
get 15 days a off a month
if and when you MIGHT hold a line...

Originally Posted by Wingtips
and fly a plane for a living.
...again, which doesn't mean JACK-****!

Originally Posted by Wingtips
As a lawyer you get to live in your office and never sleep.
Where as a pilot, you get to sleep in a hotel, and never sleep.

WHAT'S YOUR POINT?!
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