Blend the good with the bad mate. Know what your getting into before you get into it. I must say, reading about it is one thing living it is not that bad if you have the proper mindset. Military folks do have the mindset. This job and it’s mission is simple in comparison to military lifestyle, the discipline, and the overall expectations.

It’s a good job, I enjoy flying, it’s a solid pilot group with dexterity, knowledge, and highly experienced Captains who have done a lot for this company, and for its survival. Great people to work with. Solid pilot group again, I give it to Recruiting department for hiring some very positive people and also new FOs I’ve gotten to speak with.

It’s not all doom and gloom once ur acclimated to the operation. It’s a world class operation here. School house and its instructors have been top notch. I’m happy to be here not because of the “culture” (history btw Mgmt and pilots not so good, so scratch culture, needs rebuilding), but honestly the great Captains I’ve gotten the chance to fly with and learn from is the reason I’m most happy to be here. Glad to be here in my first 121 flying gig. This is an easy job, but we only complain because that’s what real pilots do. Just joking, it’s because of the direction we see our ship going. The Image of this ship is cracking, and looking ugly. Our competitors are shinning with guys at the helm steering them to sunny blue skies, fair tail winds, and calm seas. Just wish the decision makers causing instability for little to minor chump change, stop pointing this ship towards stormy skies, gusty winds, and rough seas.

Exhibit #1: Forced Upgrades

If this was a war zone I could understand forcefully promoting someone u need when you just lost one of higher ranking, and few want to taken that LT’s responsibilities in the assault to save Private Ryan. Or Private “growth bonus.”