Originally Posted by
AirWillie
Statistically your relationship will suffer as in separation with someone you were with pre-pro flying. Most the time it's such a major lifestyle change that they can't handle it. You should probably know, does you GF call you every hour you're not with her? Then that's a bad sign. You're more likely to have stronger relationship with someone who understand what it means to be a pilot, not being 1st year FO also helps. It's all about the benefits.
What ever you do don't have any kids unless you're sure they're the one. I can't tell you how many pay child support on $21 per hour, it's sad.
I think I'm pretty lucky she's not needy in any way. While I'm at training she's going to be working to furnish the apartment and what not. Plus she'll be in her last year of school when I first start so I think it'll be good for her to have me around only 3 days a week. I think it'll give her a chance on really focusing on finsihing school and I'll be able to focus on the new job.