Originally Posted by
ZapBrannigan
I was a victim of severe Shiny Jet Syndrome. I chased heavy metal from cargo...to the regionals...to the LCCs...to the majors and back again over a 10 year period.
Then I had a son...and suddenly heavy metal didn't mean as much as time at home.
Now I fly a 7 passenger airplane. But i'm home almost every night. And in the end, isn't that what matters?
Very nicely put.
To the original poster: Also consider rising fuel prices, a weakening dollar and the US economy showing signs of slowed growth. It's probably not a terrific time to be at the bottom of a seniority list, especially one that historically has been highly exposed to furlough. (ie "Legacy" carriers)