Originally Posted by FyrePilot

I say keep going but don’t leave the pension career until the timing is right and you are at hireable minimums. This all depends on your age.

I was FD for 12 years. Started flying at age 32 in 2017. Was ready to go then Covid hit. I stayed at FD through that. Made a quick stop in regionals and made it to legacy now. I have 26 years left assuming 65 age holds steady and I keep my medical. Flying is way less stressful than paramedicizing the clients that like to use the 911 system. It pays better with a better schedule than I had at FD as well. I even get part of my pension at age 55.

It was the right switch at the right time for me. Could be a lost decade coming up. Could be a short dip before another giant hiring wave and economic boom. No one knows, just take as much info as you can, make a decision. Have a backup plan