Originally Posted by
mccube5
Unfortunately by my standards you are correct, you shouldn't be in your position starting at a regional with a wife and kids. Then again if second year regional pay is more than you were previously making more power to you. Unfortunately it's that which is bringing the industry down. The profession is so accessible to anyone that it's attracting people with much lower expectations out of life then the previous generation of pilots.
Once again well said Uncle Bose. Early in life with no overhead no family no kids is the time to make the jump to be a pilot. Once you add those variables in it is time to find a different career thats a little more stable.
WRONG...WRONG...WRONG!!! Kids keep flying 172's and stop thinking 'cause it's not workin' for ya. $25,000 a year CAN support a family of 4!!! But the average joe is fiscally retarded. But... if mom and dad paid for your schooling, maybe you don't understand delayed gratification. The concept is simple work hard now, sacrifice and down the road it will pay off.
It's a shame these threads are full of whiners. I'd like to see how many here paid for college and all their training. I did. No loans. No help from mom & dad. But I made it. I worked hard, two jobs. Now I make more money and spend more time with my family. I don't owe any money!
The hard work and sacrifice paid off. Now I appreciate where I'm at and I feel privledged not entitled to have this career!
