Originally Posted by
Dragon7
Stayed in 20+ because they let me keep flying, promoted me, and was having fun. Different environment than now in almost every way. Kept my Rolodex updated then put it all in my cell phone. Whether you are gonna sell Spacely Sprockets to your old bros or sell yourself to them for a rec, you need to network while you are in not while are trying to avoid getting sweet and sour sauce on your dark blue Joseph A Bank suit while talking to a 25 year old HR wannabe.
Pretty much. Or just my previous post, be a normal socially adjusted human being and stay friends with the people you've met along the way.
Airline flying is about lifestyle. Combining retirement with airline pay balances the math. No complaints about missing out on WB captain. Will just have to suck it up.
That was the whole point.