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Old 06-08-2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by zscheidker
Hi, I am flight instructing right now, waiting to pounce on an opening and was wondering what I could expect as far as schedules. I know this is like asking how much a private pilot ticket costs, but even a ridiculously rough estimate is fine. I know some companies have 1- and 2-day trips and I was wondering how common those are and how much I could rely on those trips either as a junior or senior FO. Is it feasible to have a 2-day and a 3-day in a 2-week period, and if so, would that sacrifice my ability to pay the bills? I probably would not commute.

Basically my girlfriend does not like the idea of me being away from home for half the month.

Thanks!
Pilots+Wives= Ex-wives This is Newton's 4th law.

Seriously, this is where you have to MAN UP.

If she has a great STABLE career, dont have pride. Follow her, make your career second to hers, and find a job where you both WANT TO LIVE. Even if you stay at a regional for the rest of your life...you will still top out at 70K plus a year.

If she is an art major or an "aspiring actress" give her a REALITY CHECK NOW and tell her she isnt paying the bills and you gotta go bring home the cash to pay the bills. If she doesnt like your life style you need to get a new girlfriend before she becomes an EX WIFE.
I am getting sick of seeing women, who know a guy is a pilot, get in a relationship and then they get upset when he is at work and bizzich at him when he is at home.

I am lucky, I have a wife that is in grad school getting a PhD. She gets paid a stipened of 24k a year, which makes life easier on me. I am currently working out of state for the 2nd time in my short career. She is very smart and able function independently. I see her about once every 6 weeks, its not fun, but she understands that it is best for both of us. When she graduates, our lives will revolve around her job. And whatever I can find I will do.
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