Originally Posted by
Lifeisgood
I respect my profession too.
I study and review the books, flashcards, etc.
I also demand respect by showing respect to others, by ironing my shirt, dry cleaning my uniform once in a couple of months, shining my shoes every overnight, staying in shape.
Also, I have started a side business so I don't have to fly 95 or even 80 hours a month. Sadly a lot of people have to do that and consequently become haters of their profession.
I wish airlines would offer 30 and 45 hours lines so that one can have a real job outside of flying so that they can pay the bills.
Hopefully in the future airlines will realise that they can offer benefits, upgrade and more flexible working conditions in trade for pay. Then we all can get past the concept of expecting aviation to be the bread winner when in fact it is closer to a working hobby for most.
SkyHigh