I saw an open door, and I walked through.

And, you're damn right I'll take it, regardless......




Just some advice from a guy who has been around awhile. I don't think anyone is trying to rain on your parade but from what I am reading on this thread it seems you are advocating the easy way is the right way. At my airline, there were some who saw an open door in 1983 thru 1985 and walked through - they're known as scabs. There is a higher standard that should be maintained in this profession and it is sad when some sell themselves and their peers short. We should all advocate high standards and as you progress through your career don't be too anxious to walk through any open door. Perhaps if we had less going through those doors our collective career expectations would be going up rather than heading south. My dad used to tell me "Just because you can doesn't mean you should."

Good luck on your career!