I posted this story because it was an interesting read. Depending upon your situation, you'll either think it is total BS or you will relate to it BIG TIME! If you're a new FO at a regional, then you will have an entirely different perspective from a guy who lost his pention, took a pay cut, hasn't been off for Christmas in 17 years and makes less than what he did in 1999.

I do however have to comment on something. To those who basicly stated that we all chose this profession willingly - you are completly correct. We are here by choice. But given the prospect of starting something totally new, in a new field, it can be much harder than one thinks. I still owe ERAU a lot of money, as I consumed MUCH coolaid there. I have a BS in Aeronautical Science, which is pretty limited to flying. Its hard to get a job in marketing, finance, ect with this degree.

I guess we'll know if this story has anything truth to it when we hit age 65 and consider the past years. Until then, it's just a story from some guy.