Old 10-19-2013 | 03:42 PM
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SebastianDesoto
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
Of course not EVERY; but MANY MANY other jobs require travel.
Pilots seem to think they are alone in this traveling - like it was a surprise when they hired on.
If a traveling vacuum salesmen came on this forum and complained on time on the road I imagine that you would make fun of him; or at least while he took a job as a traveling vacuum salesman if he didn't like to travel or felt time away from the family was too great.
That's true, I probably would....

Historically, at least at eagle, there was always a reasonable expectation that one could do commute. I believe that can no longer be an expectation. These trips are probably be here to stay.

Just a public service announcement to prospective Eaglers...

I am a bit surprised that regionals don't start eliminating overnights all together. They would save a bundle on hotel cost.

Last edited by SebastianDesoto; 10-19-2013 at 03:56 PM.
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