Originally Posted by
Bahamasflyer
Thanks guys lots of good info. I should make it a bit more clear that they are not over the wall upset about me taking an earlier class,
just a bit disappointed.
I do have to disagree, to a certain extent at least, about this career being hard on family QOL. With a bit of seniority at the airlines one usually has more time with family than someone who works M-F 9-5 especially living in base and with a bit of seniority. Plus, at least when they are home, they are 100% off with absolutely no work obligations. I’ll NEVER go back to working a desk job again!
This is the debate I’m having right now. I’m currently flying a desk and coming home at 5 everyday (with occasional overnights) once I got the seniority I wanted at xjt, I could get 15 days off. The pay was tough but at least where I am now I could “part time” it and still pull an occasional commission.
The other issue is kids. I have a 7 year old that struggles with behavior issues at times. He does great for a month then loses it for a few days.
The good news is, on my days off it could just be us.