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.
So for the first 4-6 months you will be gone 10-11 days a month. It sucks. No bones about it. After that once you get some seniority you can get 14-16 days off per month. Day one you wake up and may be able to spend some time with the family and then you may get the evening on the last day. (Best case scenario).