Originally Posted by
scambo1
Interesting question...
I flew a trip with a guy who said: I am quitting as soon as my trades replace my income.
My response: I would never retire if I had to count on my trades.
The point is, money is just a tool. It is not security or happiness or longevity. When you have "enough" money, you realize how little the world has to offer materially. In this life, you have to do something to fill up your days. I like flying paid mini-vacations to go to places most people can only dream about going.
I agree Scambo. My wife and I have had this dicussion, she likes to buy lottery tickets. She asked, "If we won, would you quit your job?" I say, "No, but I'd bid onto something where I'd be more senior, that lays over in the Caribbean, only fly a couple trips a month, put the rest on the swap board!"
That's why the F/A's are still flying into their 70's (and 80's!). They are getting paid to go on a Delta Dream Vacation, and if it doesn't fit their schedule, they can easily drop a few every month.