Originally Posted by
mathteacher
Very nice of you. Even with the 2 furloughs its been a super nice job with great folks. What other job pays you to spend 25 hours in Hawaii and work another job, or two on the side? To all, never believe you can't do far better financially outside UAL than inside. As pilots we tend to have a really good work ethic and pick up things like programming (and NURSING!) really quickly. For the guy thinking about nursing,,,absolutely...there are two Nurse Practitioners in the distinguished class of 2172 that I know of. Both are loving their lives...they do UAL T-Th then work hospital gigs over the weekend. Before you know it you'll have your own start up going, or working as a Charge Nurse, whatever. Plus no one gives you a dirty look when you don't wear a hat! Be well...
I don't want to derail this thread, but I have to say reading your posts lately have made me think a lot about the future and how I view this career. Granted I am still at a regional, but it was looking like I was going to move on up until the virus stopped hiring. That said, I may start looking at the airline career more as part-time work while I develop a more stable income, like you have. The flying and lifestyle used to my passion, but it's just not the same for me anymore. Thanks for your story.