Originally Posted by
Kellwolf
Being a professional also means recognizing when you need to acquire additional items on the resume in order to qualify for a job. Which is more professional, working to meet those requirements or trying to get the requirements dropped? It's not much different than saying "Well, the job requires 3000 hours, but I only have 2000" and then hoping they lower the requirements rather than go out and make it happen. Getting a degree is not that hard. If I could do it while flying (mostly as an FO at the time), anyone can friggin' do it.
Also, it's "couldn't" care less. </pet peeve>
Sounds like the second guy spent less money and made it to the big show, while you spent more and are still riding around in an RJ.
Your comparison is apples and oranges. Your simply flying an airplane, not solving the worlds problems. It a piece of paper that cost us much but does nothing except help us join the club. It speaks nothing of the character or the professionalism of the individual without one, but speaks volumes about those whining like a 5 year old with one.
You reek of entitlement.