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Old 07-10-2014, 10:34 AM
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HeavyDriver
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When I struggled financially during my commuter days I started a business. It grew and at it's most productive years I had 35 full time employees...The commuter airline or the major airlines did not offer a schedule that I needed to operate the business successfully, so I ended up in the Supplemental world...30 years later I can say I've had the best aviation career you can have....I also learned running a business is the hardest thing you will ever do professionally...those that haven't done so have know idea of the stress involved...24 hours a day stress...Most think cutting lawns and throwing papers qualify them to be "In the Know" on what it takes to run a successful business...I will never make more money flying as I have done starting, running and selling my company, but flying is so much more fun.....Good luck on what you decide brother.....
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