Originally Posted by tripled

RS. Plenty of guys have successfully been hired on attempt #2, so keep working toward your goals. And remember, these merciless keyboard warriors have exactly ZERO bearing on the attitude you choose to take into the interview room next time. We’ve all said and done things we regret - hopefully the lesson gets learned, we adjust, and we move on.

as for the posters with numbers: they’re probably on the low side but if the company is considering you then it’s your love of flying, your character and your leadership that they’re probably trying to evaluate.