Even though I want to tough it out while I wait in the pool, I want to make the decision that's best for my family.
CloudSailor - good luck with your decision and it's a tough decision for sure. A few months ago I ran into a 777 Emirates pilot who was back in the US for a couple of weeks (not sure if he was CA or FO but he'd been there for about three years). He said that he enjoyed his job but was getting tired of living overseas; also his wife was not very happy being away from home... He said that given a chance he’d leave for Fedex or UPS (I’m at big brown) yesterday, I was surprised to hear that considering he’d already worked there for several years and built up some seniority…
In the past FDX was always looking for sim instructors who were then locked in that position for 3 years I believe? If they’re still looking for sim instructors would that be an option for you?
Good luck to you.