Originally Posted by
bryris
wages, leave the industry. There are millions of ways to make money. If one MUST grip onto aviation as their only source of income, come hell or high water, then they must be doing it for another reason besides pay.
For the prestige and the perks!
-Long relaxing sits in comfy lounges 4 stories underground with moisture oozing from the walls.
-Express line through TSA.
-The instant respect commanded by my snappy uniform.
-Proficiency gained from taking off and landing 8x a day.
-The excitement of having the workday or workweek extended at the last minute.