Originally Posted by
UnoriginalName
Hello everyone,
So not an easy topic for some, but I recently resigned from SWA in my first year due to dealing with addiction problems. I had tried take time off during the last few months I was as SWA, but my issues that were affecting my marriage, my family, soon came to affecting my job. I couldn't get much time off due being on probation, so I decided to resign to take care of myself and my family. I originally went to SWA, with the hopes of going to UAL or DL, but life happens and my addiction had different plans...
Now as I learn to heal and go through addiction programs, I eventually want to get back to flying, but feel being unemployed is going to lower my chances at getting back to an airline. Should I look at going to any other 121 operator, or going back to a regional (which may be quicker) to build more PIC time in order to get a chance with UAL or DL. I can always reapply to SWA after a certain time has lapsed, but not unless I really have to.
Thanks in advance for the help and advice from people who have or know people who have gone through the HIMS program or similar experiences.
Hopefully you are getting good support through HIMS.
The best thing you can do is to get on with your life and own your issues. Make right the things that need to be made right and then get back in the game once you are healed and ready. There has literally never been a better time to step away from flying with the ability to step back in later. Good flying jobs take so long to achieve that it seems like they are the brass ring, but your family and your mental health are both way more important. Stick with getting that stuff right first and then worry about flying after that is right.