Listen folks, I have no idea how many of you actually do this job vs. those who don't. If you can live on base and work for a stable company that treats you well AND can honestly see yourself happy there for you entire career, then by all means give it a shot.

The problem is that there are 2-3 pilots for every job available. Word spreads fast in this industry. Believe me, if there are good companies out there (and there are), the line outside the door will be incredibly long.

The precedent has been set for the "new" airline industry, post 9/11. It is a dog eat dog industry where your value is minor and you are played like a pawn.

The only thing that makes it worthwhile is the one in a multitude of legs where you see something cool or learn something new. Thats it. After a 1,000 hours of doing this type of rote flying, coupled with the forces you'll be dealing with regarding lack of pay, little to no chance for career development (at least for a while), having to re interview for your job every 6 months, endless nights in hotel rooms, your child hanging onto your leg as you drag your bags out of the house for a back to back 4 and 2 day trip. "See you next week, family". It gets so damn old. Eating from airport kiosks gets old too.

For those who worked a desk job and think this is better. I understand that. Things about it are better, I admit. But, in a year or two, my bet is that that desk job will start to look pretty inviting.

Just my $.02.