Originally Posted by
Spudhauler
No apologies necessary. I get it; I've been you! Even if you get hired in two years you'll still be in great shape. We have barely popped the cork on retirements. In a few years we will be seeing 6-800 per year turning 65. Hope you are called and in class soon!
You're definitely right. I know 2020-2022 it's a huge number and there are a lot even before then. In a seniority driven system every month much less year makes a difference. Plus mandatory retirement will hit before we know it. When I got hired at current place six months made the difference on upgrade by 4 years. Not that I'm worried about upgrade at delta. Year two puts me better than I'm making now. Just all the life goals, hopes, and QOL items add up.
Thanks again for your reply and information. Hope to join the ranks soon!