I’m not saying we should work 20 days a month. 15+ off is pretty industry standard. I’m am however getting tired of hearing people saying they came to Spirit for qol/flexibility. It seems that many wanted a part time flying job with a small paycheck and benefits. That’s not a career. That’s a hobby. Spirit is a career for most of us. And let’s be honest, most of us are hear because Spirit called first not because of some incredible qol that’s nothing more than urban legend.

For those with a working spouse I can certainly understand the issues as I dealt with that for a long time and it sucks. You either make it work knowing that’s what this job is or one of you quits. We all know the time off can be great in this industry but the schedule is erratic and doesn’t link up well with the rest of the world. If that is too much to bare I’d say anyone on 2nd yr pay or more is able to get by and it’s time to decide whose job is more important and who makes more money. The other quits and raises the kids or becomes a trophy wife/husband. The loss of that income sucks but I’d bet most are happier in that situation. Imo (which isn’t worth shiit btw) it’s much better for the kids as well. This career was designed to make enough to have a stay at home spouse to deal with the untraditional schedule. We’re not breaking the bank and yeah I think we could’ve gotten more. Fact is you make enough for her to quit and if she makes more I have no idea why you’re still here. I would’ve quit and started fishing everyday while the kids are at school.