Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
Just because I say that I "build houses" does not mean that I am on a ladder everyday. I mostly use sub-contractors. Most days I sit at home surf the net a little, check on the job and go to Costco with my wife. I do whatever I want most of the time. Last week I completed a project that has been underway for over a year now and my net is more than what most major airline captains make in a year. It took less than three months of time combined and some construction management. I do have stress at times and it does occupy a lot of my mental focus but I can assure you that the stresses and responsibilities are nothing compared to the stress of being an impoverished regional airline FO in a dying profession.
You are still new to the industry. It can take at least three years for you to fully see all the downfalls. I also framed houses in high school. Perhaps one day your framing experience will come in handy for you too.
All I can say is that guys like you are made for this career.
Best of luck and please use the ignore button next time. Enjoy that 24K! Life has some big surprises in store for you.
SkyHigh
PS.
hahaa, never said you were on a ladder all day, not sure why that came to your mind. Well i almost have 2 years down and all i have seen is growth and potential. Not sure why you think this is a dying industry when the airlines cant hire enough. At some point like has been pointed out here, supply and demand will kick in and the pilots will get what they want. After 9/11 companies used that fear to scare the pilots down to "save" the industry. and who knows, maybe there was a real chance that some of the airlines were going to disappear. It has happened before. But that time has passed and all the pilot groups know it. Airlines are making money and the people working for them know it. its just a matter of time before it will be the companies turn to make concessions. and dont be so hateful, why would i want to ignore you?? i enjoy reading the bitter rantings of an old man... makes me realize how good i have it.
