Originally Posted by
resa
Get out at 65 there are lots of jobs. Not seeing them, then unemployment is an option, same people that said vacate at 65, lots of jobs, bash taking unemployment claiming everyone has a big fat 401k and got hired in their 20’s. Newsflash, some got hired at their final airline in their 50’s. If a Spirit guy right now 55 makes the move from a sinking ship and retires with 10 yrs and 3 in the left seat at AMR do you really think he will have amassed enough to retire? Probably no. He will be seeking another job and unemployment will help fill the gap. No doubt the bashers got hired young at their final airline, no setbacks, no missteps. Good for you oracle of the future. I’m sure if you wreck your car you will not file a claim so other less fortunate can get the loot. If your house burns down you will not file a claim because you can afford to rebuild. If you go to the doctor you don’t use your healthcare plan, you pay cash. If you go to the dentist or eye doctor you also pay cash to keep health insurance costs down for others less fortunate. You knew in advance you were going to the dentist in 6 months. Why didn’t you plan on it? Why do you expect insurance to cover it?
If you can’t find a sim job, 135/91, or some other instructing gig, maybe you aren’t as marketable as others.
The good news is there is a whole world of other opportunities out there. It doesn’t have to be flying specific. I think you’ll find the unemployment office agrees.
If you are wanting to use unemployment to bridge between jobs, that is great and the intent of the program.
I, probably incorrectly, interpreted your original post as it being part of your retirement plan and one more “FU” to everyone that has done you wrong.
I realize not everyone ended up at their destination airline at 23 years old. I didn’t. However, you can retire from a regional if you put forth some effort. Not everyone needs to be, nor should they plan their retirement off of being, a widebody Capt to retire happily.
Just keep in mind that you are telling those junior to you to give up wages and retirement opportunity when you advocate for an increase in age. Don’t get your feelings hurt when they disagree.