Originally Posted by
freezingflyboy
Oh young padwan learner...
Throwing your hat in the ring and saying "look at me, I can hold my own with the big boys" is one thing. Realistic earning potential and quality of life sacrifices are another. Being at the bottom of the seniority list ANYWHERE is not fun. And at the majors, where movement tends to be slower, you may be there a looooong time. What do you have to lose? Well you get another trip through the initial training cycle. Another (potentially lengthy) stay on reserve. Another year of probation. Another year of first year pay. The nail-biting experience of being at the bottom of a very large seniority list during an economic downturn. Sorry if I'm not painting the rosiest picture. I'm just hear living the dream one day at a time
Padwan!!!
Ok...you got me there.
But I tell you that timing is everything. As you approach the point of diminishing return, and movement is stagnant, it may not be a good idea to jump to the majors. I'll concede that much. However say, for example, three years from now I have 2000-3500 TT, 1500 ME; 1000 TBP/PIC or there abouts; you doggone right I'm going to take a shot. True, I'll have to endure the initial training cycle all over again but I wanna be holding a line position as quickly as possible. I'm aware that there are alot of variables right now that I don't know about....but it's good to have a plan and be flexible in that plan.
Nothing ventured....nothing gained!!!
atp