Originally Posted by
rcfd13
Per diem is all I rely on when I'm on reserve. Months where I don't fly very often I'm getting $650/check with reserve guarantee. When I fly more the per diem can really add up. I've never been lucky enough to break guarantee. I keep myself on call first trying to get the per diem from getting trips until I can get a line.
Yes i do agree per diem is handy when the pay check rolls around. All i am saying is that if one has bills to pay every month i would not factor per diem into your budget, because like you said it fluctuates from month to month. Hopefully you will have a line soon.