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Old 04-12-2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
yes, I understand that, however not every job is working in a steel mill, or a farm. I have a buddy that works for a marketing firm in Manhattan, makes well over $100,000.00 and also loves his job. If he loses that job he will find another making close to that. Think about what it takes to make six figures in the airline world.

Hard Labor blows, but Airline flying is hard on your personal life, along with a million other negative things, point is we have a huge responsibility up there, a very unstable career ahead of us, I just think the the money needs to start to climb, or many people including myself will say, "the hell with this". I don't know how much I am willing to sacrifice to make it to a major, probably a lot, I am just afraid of the cost.......personal life finances etc.......
That has been going through my head for quite some time now... Of course, I'm just being a cry baby....

It does need to get better. We WILL take this industry back! All it takes is a stand and for us to STOP accepting low paying jobs. That means fill out the application, go to the interview, pass it, and then find out what starting pay is and tell them why you're leaving.

Is it possible for pilots to boycott a hiring pool successfully? Man I wish the word would just get out fast enough for it to be effective... there always seems to be someone like ME who will take the job... and then regret it.

Good post!!!