Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Buzz, it is the sad reality of it all. A great guy like you will a awesome second career, and a military pension is looking elsewhere. Those that have none of those are in a different position financially and are looking even harder. This one really matters. Pilots are looking inside and outside of this career, many of whom are accepting of a temporary hit financially to get a head in the mid and long term.
Thanks ACL. I don't wanna leave. I really enjoy Delta and the guys I fly with. But, with a wife and three young kids I have to do the best I can to provide. If that means leaving, I will. Certainly a below expectations contract will have me looking to do just that.