JayDee,

The thing about expectations is that the situation changes over time. I had expectations too and they were accurate for the time period that they were made. The problem is that over the last 20 years things in aviation have changed a lot and not for the better.

You will change as well. My guess is that you are a younger person. You will be making decisions that will effect you for the rest of your life. An older version of yourself does not want to get up at 3:00AM and would enjoy a little financial security. I hope you keep that in mind.

My point is that setting expectations and making plans in regards to aviation is not a strong defense against the future. As your expectations are lower than mine the next generations will be less than yours. You have already mentioned that you recognize that things are getting worse in aviation. I hope you have a back up plan.

Skyhigh