[quote=Mrsmith42e;361068]Stap Weining girlyman!

I am in the Air Force stuck in a cublicle. I cant even quit my job to go and follow my passion and fly due to my commitment to the Air Force. You can ALWAYS quit your job! I cant or I go to jail!

Plus, there are tons of opportunities in aviation. Just look for them![/quote]

Been staring at that lcd screen too long have ya? Lets see, going on 8000 hours, almost 3200 pic, 6000 turbine...legacy hasnt even called, have four letters of rec at DAL an two CAL...yep jobs are there...oh wait, I can always fly corporate...hmmm where to look; where to look?

I believe I have the insight on what to do, problem is I am looking and applied, and begged, but no such luck. We all know it takes luck as well. I am thankful to have a job but does that mean I have to love the conditions have been given or be discouraged by what has transpired in the recent past? When I applied and was hired by this airline, three contracts ago I was employed under certain work rules and salary that were alledgely protected by the contract and our faithful union. Surprise....S##t happens, I can accept that but only for so long. What Saab was saying I believe there comes a time when you begin to wonder if AFTER all the years of chasing the pot of gold was worth the QOL and financial expense not too mention marriages? One can only answer that after the fact unfortunately.

As for the Air Force, I too was there, and guess what, you can leave after your term as well which btw is defined when you reupped. So you have knowledge and can plan as well when the term is up. As for the cubicle position, well, I believe the AF allows for you to pick the career you wish when you enlisted if not cross train.

Looking back would I follow the same path, answer to that is no. Am I preparing for the future outside of avaition, yes. In the meantime, I enjoy the flying and co workers but disgusted with the industry and how all pilots and FA's are treated.