Originally Posted by RabidW0mbat

A-EFFING-MEN!

In the same boat, I had just bought my first house in Feb. of 2008 with a baby on the way...the recession stopped my flight training dead in its tracks (had my PPL/Instrument) and forced me to change direction and go into IT. Figured it would be a short stint before I could finish my commercial. Add in more recession, Colgan 3407, and life in general, and it took me a total of 12 years from my PPL to 121 FO.

I fly with some senior captains who’ve done nothing but fly their whole life, and are so bitter they can’t see straight. It’s not the 20-30 somethings fault for their poor career choices and unfortunate timing with events. Sometimes it’s just a ****ty situation. Each generation is just a product of their parents and exterior influences. If you don’t like the younger generation, take a look at the generation that preceded it.

I’ve realized I’m lucky to have the perspective I do. I’ve done the manual labor, the office jobs, the crappy movie theatre gig...I’m able to see just how great this job is if you m kw what you’re getting into.