Originally Posted by
junglejetjockey
Currently a regional FO based in ORD and absolutely love living in Chicago. However, I am a member of the propel program so I am extremely fortunate to have a qualified job offer with DL…would I be better off applying to UA or AA so I can stay based in Chicago, or is DL a good enough company to justify a commute? It sounds like you guys get tons of time off compared to what I’m getting now, and if I had to get a hotel in MSP or DTW every now and then it doesn’t seem like that would really break the bank. I have family in Ohio within driving distance to DTW who I could stay with if needed. Then again, I know my ability to pick up premium would be restricted…and yes I know commuting would definitely be a step down compared to living in base. But I absolutely love DL as a company and would hate to abandon the propel program only to regret it down the road. Should I give the commute a shot and if it sucks that bad then apply to UA or AA? Or should I just send out my apps now? Thanks for your input.
I lived in Ord while I was in a regional. It’s a good city to live while you’re young. The question is….
Do you want to make your whole life in Chicago? In my case it was a no. So I commute out of FL for Delta.
As much as I loved living there in my 20s, I don’t miss it. It’s a good memory of my life and I’m happy where I am.
Commuting is a choice, living in base is also a choice. It just depends how much you can tolerate. Also, how long before you get a call from DL for a class?