Originally Posted by
preludespeeder
Self destructive, hmm. Lets think for a moment. I furthered my education, I am living my dream, i am happier now then i ever was, my family is benefiting from this, I am going to make more money then my previous job field would ever think about, and I did it all by investing well and using my profits to pay for it. Sky High i think it is you that is self destructing because your thoughts on this industry don't prove correct as often as you would hope.
Might be a little harsh on that one. Maybe he doesnt/didnt want the lifestyle that comes with a pilot. I am faced many times with the choice of pilot over family, and 100% I am going with the family. This is a propaganda industry, both sides, and yes there is a down side to being a pilot. The pay sucks for 90% of the people in it, dont kid yourself into thinking that express jet and the likes are going to be able to pay what they do know down the road....if you think that is the case, look back five years ago and tell me the top regional airlines, and where they stand right now....Anyone remember ACA...some of you might not have been born yet, but they no longer exist, and that was the place to be...in other words, and words that skyhigh doesnt use, "DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE!", please also submit a list of airline captains that you know, from majors, and please include the number of marriages and furloughs, its not all it is cracked up to be....yeah we get to see alot of cool places, but its usually alone, or with an FO and a flight attendant named Bryan, share that with your kid, mine would call me gay.