Originally Posted by
StayFrosty
Thank you everyone for the info. I would be very junior if I were to do it and would have to commute. That said, I have pretty decent seniority now as an FO (50% in BES) but feel that I have to overly hustle where it "might" be easier in the left seat for same amount of dollars earned. I might be way over thinking this and setting myself up for disaster or for a great ride in funding my 401K. Anyone have a shiny crystal ball I can borrow for a quick minute?
A friend that's been here for 20 years had some very wise words.... don't take a great gig and mess it up by getting greedy. As I've tried to internalize that and having watched this conundrum play out over and over, I've come to the realization that we tend to overestimate the monetary benefits and underestimate the QOL price paid to get there. Human fallacy I suppose to whitewash our desired path.
Anyway, good luck with your decision. Just remember, it's a marathon, and it all pays ridiculously well.