Originally Posted by
iaveight
I came to the USA 3 years ago from Europe. Over there we did out and backs. You get spoiled being in your own bed every night. My first job in the USA was one of the Regionals with flow. I had the best gig you could get in the regionals - training department. Have to admit, travel got to me, even though I was positive spaced and car rental especially when a heath scare creeps up. The American group and my regional treated me well and based on numbers flow for me would have been 2 ish more years. What would I have gotten at American? Same lifestyle, a lot more money. For me wealth is secondary, being home nightly is my priority when looking at the long game. To each their own, do what’s best for you and your situation.
I think this is key. Everyone loves to compare salaries across the major carriers, but what's the difference in $270,000 and $300,000 gross earnings as a captain after taxes at that particular tax rate? It's proportionally insignificant. Ultimately, go where it suits your individual or family situation best. If you're about QOL, some of the LCCs are hard to ignore. If you're about maximum earning potential, better go to Delta... unless you're old, then the LCCs probably make more sense.
