Originally Posted by
beebopbogo
What's Dynamic?
The Dominican: Why the move back to US carriers? Worse pay and starting at the bottom of the seniority list. Do they miss CASS privileges?
I'm pretty happy where I am, schedule wise, but the pay doesn't come close to letting me afford a house in base. Maybe after I upgrade in 7 to 10 years.
I was thinking about shipping overseas to build up a good $500,000 down payment and return after the contract ends. If US hiring has slowed by that time, maybe extend the contract to kill time, hopefully upgrading at ANA in the mean time. The big risk is, of course, missing this US hiring craze and the associated seniority.
Is the money at ANA worth it? What is life like while working? Living at home with 12 days off in a row, business class back and forth doesn't sound too bad! Especially if upgrades occur within 5 years. And what are the chances of the contract not extending and getting beached?
I'm reluctant to make a change at this point, but if someone would like to try to convince me to leave for ANA, please try! The knowledge would be appreciated.
Where are you getting that you can bank $500,000 in 5 years working at AJX? That is not going to happen. I am here and like it but you can make much more working in the US. If you want to make more money then you will have to go to China and hope you actually get paid what they say you will.
Just curious, but are you at one of the legacies? If so, stay there. You will make more there for your career. If you aren't happy and want to move then try FedEx. You will make more there than AJX and it appears that the most junior captain now has only been there for a year and a half.
Point is AJX is an ok place (could be a lot better with pay increases), but a legacy in the US is a much better place for the long term career.