Originally Posted by
Check Essential
I apologize if you were already aware of all that. Just wanted to make sure you are not making a major family decision to move to New York based on a faulty assumption or misunderstanding about how category assignments work. With hiring going on for the foreseeable future, you can bid out of NY fairly quickly.
Originally Posted by
bull
Just to piggyback...there is no lock on domicile, as long as a spot comes open anywhere else you can bid it.... So, in theory, you should be able to change aircraft after a year, if you wanted to. BTW...in case you're not familiar, the NE is a pretty expensive place to live/work, especially on new hire pay!
Many thanks for the advice.
Ultimate goal is to get out west (SLC or SEA), but I'm aware that will take some time. I'm retiring out of the military in CA and have to move by the end of the summer (base housing), so the intent is to live in domicile in order to maximize QOL. Fortunately the family is onboard with any of the junior bases (NYC, ATL or DTW). The challenge right now is knowing that we'll likely need to clear out of housing and set up camp at my in-laws until I finally start class. A good "problem" to have, though, so I'm just trying to stay patient and learn as much as I can about the lay of the land.
And since I'm originally from NY (upstate anyway), this is always good to hear
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Originally Posted by
forgot to bid
A) Drive to NYC = Pure seniority gold.