Originally Posted by
TonyMontana
M.D.
I was DEFINATELY a lowly paid pilot before. After landing back at base after 9/11, I was hospitalized with double pneumonia. I was married into a medical family at that time, and was amazed at how things were going-especially after I had had a front row seat in hell for the last 3 days.
I said then and there-THAT'S FOR ME!
As far as how to financially do it, I worked many different jobs while in school and took out a few loans. In agreeing to work for this hospital, they have agreed to repay them as part of my compensation pkg.
It's funny, in the entrance interview for med school, those guys were eating out of my hand when I was detailing the events that led to my being there.
And they couldn't believe pilots made so little money.
My point is-don't EVER think your 4 year aviation degree is worthless. It is actually your ticket in. In to Med school, In to Law school, In to an officer slot in the military. Don't EVER sell yourself short, and don't EVER settle for mediocrity.
You and your family deserve better than that.