His absence of late is notable...

It's interesting to see who posts what here vice on the IPA forum. This site allows ALOT of anonymity without liability.

UPSmistake may have posted here in a moment of stress or frustration as he looked back at decisions he made. Life is like flying, make the best decision you can with the information you have at the time needed and press on. Always be ready to modify the decision / plan as you go.

Attitude is essential. One of my first flight instructors spent 6.5 years living in a Hilton. In Hanoi. During the late 60's to early 70's. After speaking with him at length it became obvious that what kept him and the rest of those guys from going insane was attitude (my little narrow perspective or take). Lots of solitary confinement, beatings, malnourishment, abuse (sound familiar..). Over all a Great guy, Rock of Gibraltar type.

UPSmistake I left UAL after ten years to go to UPS. Yes, it's different than flying for a pax carrier, or any other airline it seems. You will have to ask yourself what's the most important part (family, work, flying?) and how much time you give each portion. Once you figure out the formula your path and it's options will become much clearer. It may require you leave UPS for the short or long term, or move your family closer to where you can spend the majority of your time with them. Or it may require you to change the formula.

I get to see my family more now but will have to do 60 days a year getting shot at in Iraq in an airplane with no weapons on it (can't shoot back). Everyone has to make sacrifices to get what they want.

Good luck

Biff