Originally Posted by
stbloc
How do you spend way more time at home when you sleep there only 11 days a month? So sleeping in a hotel on a short overnight in Fargo is more appealing then putting the kids to bed and sleeping with your wife? Not trying to be a smart a$$ about this I'm just really confused about leaving my current career. I have my 1500 and make regional captain money now but I'm maxed out as far as pay so I know flying has more upside in the long run. trying to weigh the pros and cons on being away for more pay.
Being home only 11 days a month is a worst case scenario and you wouldn't be in that position forever. You'll move up the list, get off RSV and get more and more time off. And even when on RSV, while you're only off 11 days a month, there will be days you don't get used at all (can be rare depending on your base/equipment), or get called for just a quick day trip or 2 day, where you can go home after. Obviously being a commuter throws a huge kink into getting more time off. As a local line holder though, I'm only gone a max of 3 nights a week. Not horrible. And looking longterm to moving on to AA, the vast majority of trips that line holders do there are 3 day trips. Gone 2 nights a week isn't bad at all. But bottom line, there's no way around it. You will be gone in this career. You will miss important things at home that are out of your control. And I'm getting the vibe that its probably not going to be something you're willing to sacrifice your family for. Family is the most important thing in the world so there most definitely isn't anything wrong with that.