Originally Posted by
N0315
this is what makes a bad boss. Someone that defines THEIR job as success over others. Who clearly WANTS to be over people, regardless of money made. Forget a 12 year 747 Capt. would make more, I need to be over him. Power is what I need. THAT is the sign of a bad boss who will live in a job hated. I personally would HATE to be hated by the same people you sat with on long flights, who you spent 10-20 years as friends. Pilots need to stick together. If bossing around the people you once called friends so to can feel empowered well then you have just met the definition of a bad boss.
Back on to your question, I would bet its just like any job. You can upgrade only so far until butt kissing and being someones little pet is needed. Find this point and switch friends.......THATS how you get to the level of VP, CP, etc.
That pretty much sums up what i think a lot of people are viewing you as 24G. Well written. Kudos for serving in the military but i think civilian life may be difficult if you keep the same mentality of "i must be the leader". Go to work, go home and enjoy your family. Work should be just whatever pays the bills and affords you a comfortable lifestyle. Looking down on people who you think have less ambition then yourself is going to hurt you in the long run.