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Old 03-22-2020 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FXLAX
Nothing is human proof.
Agree with FXLAX, life is unpredictable, timing is everything, and when you believe you have control you sometimes spin out of control beyond anything you could have forecasted/foreseen. This industry is fickle at best and obviously has provided incredible opportunities for those who were fortunate and lucky enough to have exited unscathed, many, many others not so much. Our careers are economy, emotionally, competition/management and health based, etc. regardless on how you “feel” about it. Many of these companies were nothing 30+ years ago compared to what they are today. Some were better, some worse, some were at the bottom and now at the top, others at the top of their game and now either merged or cease to exist; like most businesses it’s always a cyclic event. We make the best decisions we can and cannot control human or Mother Nature. Our industry will always go through disruptions of various sorts and it is not a safe haven, nothing really is - yet we will strive on to provide for our families and enjoy the ride during high times and survive the rough times. While cargo is not immune to ups and downs and absorption of sorts, it historically has been a better bet. Eyes are open, transitions will be made but in the end no one can ascertain if they have had that so called “Great Career” until looking back from the end of the ride. Sometimes the roller coaster does come off the rails, but it’s put back on and riders will show up once again.

As we navigate this unfamiliar territory we must not forget the lessons learned and be better prepared for future events as best we can. I am just thankful this “pandemic” shows signs of being tamped down however you view it and not some never-seen-before highly contagious hybrid/mutant Ebola, Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Hemorrhagic Fever, etc. Although unimaginable for some, this could be far worse. Don’t think we’ve peaked yet by any means and hopefully I’m wrong. More discipline now will ensure quicker gains to normalcy. Be strong.
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