Originally Posted by
AboveMins
Wow! That's gotta be a record! Welcome to the party. Words of advice, given to me by my mentor during my 1st year- "this place ain't perfect, it's no Brown or Purple, but the paycheck is always on time and hasn't bounced yet. Manage your expectations, and live within your means, and your time here will actually be pretty enjoyable."
Welcome aboard!
Atlas isn’t for everyone, but I haven’t loved a plane or a job more. Had a blast for the 3 years I was there - left only for a paycheck. If you are flexible and adventurous, it’s a blast.
The pay and work rules are now the worst in the entire industry; and arbitration may cause it to be that way permanently. Overall it wasn’t doom and gloom, but you are worth a ton more.
Layover hotels weren’t perfect everywhere, but generally were good to great, as crew rest is the real reason for the comfort. International travel was always business or better for the same reason - and mostly enjoyable.
When you get home though...whew, it’s a couple days of hard nap time. Not sure how anyone stays alive to retirement.
Fun.
I ride on Brown and Purple often - they do a different job all together, but I think the Atlas job was more fun/adventure. They do have great perks, and it’s still a goal.