Originally Posted by
Vector2Final
First of all, I would "Advice" you to learn the difference between hire and hired. I'll put it in the suggestion box to spell check before I submit any other post. Thanks.
Secondly, I did not relinquish the info regarding my salary so that you could brag about your $150k job. But, since you so adamantly brought up how pathetic my $55k/yr Fireman job is, I'll tell you the rest of the story. I also work part-time as a Paramedic= $45k/yr. My wife is a professional Systems Administrator = $80k/yr. That totals $180k per year. According to you, I guess I could retire on that.
Unfortunately, like the others in this group, we do not yet have that sweet $150k/yr MD-80 seat. Unless you know something we dont, looks like we will have to settle for the $24k/yr salary with the regionals. There goes my full-time salary, and my part-time salary. Now perhaps you understand my pain..
OK. You caught me. It's been fixed to hired. BTW spell check won't work as advice and advise are both spelled correctly. You're using the words incorrectly and it reflects badly on you. Don't take it so personally.
Secondly, 180k/yr is fine. Make that for 20 years and you can retire comfortably. I'm not bragging about my 150. It used to be 190 before the pay cuts. I hate making only 150. In my view a MD-80 capt should be upwards of 250. That is what is was when I started this career (in today's dollars) and that is what I expected. All I can do now is fight for pay restoration but that is another subject.
You are very fortunate your wife can provide some good support while you chase the dream. Is she willing to move? Can she make that kind of money if you move? It sounds like you could be both a CFI and a part time paramedic. Is that realistic? If so you have the tools to be on your way.