what an industry! I remember flying at northwest with some guy who was hired Southern (DC9 operator… not the other southern 747) he said he was a bit slow, so when all his friends left for Braniff he just stayed at southern. Which mergerd with republic which merged with northwest. He ended up being a 747 capt when his buddies eventually worked their way post braniff to the bottom of the list at northwest.

I was at TWA, then Northwest… and now at UPS for the last 19 years. Enjoy the rollercoaster!

I was at Northwest 10 years when I left for UPS. Either path would have been just fine. It’s hard to have the long view when you’re at a company that is suffering. What’s unique about FedEx is that the pilots are suffering, but the company made $1.65 billion profit last quarter. Having been through SARS, 9/11, GFC, etc it’s like everyone says… you don’t know until the end of the career and look back.

so I never gloat or see joy in others suffering… realizing how quickly things can change. Best of luck in your decision!