Originally Posted by
spudskier
Originally Posted by
PeezDog
The question is how long to wait. We aren't getting any younger. Me personally I would like to start a family soon. I don't want to start a family when I'm 40. I can't start one now bc I don't make enough money, I have high student loans and my girlfriend is in the same boat. I don't know how long I can be patient and wait while this job takes away the simple things in life because I want to fly for the majors. Hopefully we all have a chance soon with all of the jobs that are opening up. I think most of us will have a shot, but this waiting game here at Expressjet with no light at the end of the tunnel for the past 6 years and the foreseeable future, is getting old.
Trust me, same boat. 7 year FO here on the CRJ side. I have a massive student loan that's about 40% paid off. One difference is my wife's student loan was forgiven (teacher in underprivileged school district for certain # of years). That being said, there is never going to be a "good time" to have kids. You'll always need more things, house items will break, there will never be enough money. Don't let your career dictate your life. If you and your significant other are ready, do it. There are successful families that have a lot less than you. It also helps if you live near family that can help (in terms of watching kids/babysitting, advice, etc...)
The wait sucks... a lot. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, we just can't quite see it yet. Upgrade at L-ASA? Probably not. I'm less than 100 from the most jr CA but I don't see it happening. We're more likely to get picked up at a major carrier before we see a left seat at L-ASA. Hiring will pick up again this fall as UAL gets through their backlog of training and DAL will hire even more. Spirit, Virgin America, JetBlue, AA and USAir are all hiring as well. It will happen.
Agreed, you're more likely to get picked up by a Legacy/LCC AND upgrade there before you would at ASA. Upgrade at Airways is seven years shorter than ASA.