Originally Posted by
CaptainTeezy
I will be honest...I thought I was here because I loved to fly and I loved airplanes...but after being in the aviation workforce for 4 years I just realized something...I was hear for the money and the quality of life. And I dont see that looking like it is ever even gonna be a factor. I hope I am wrong...but to sacrifice so much in just 4 years....missing all holidays, being away from my wife for a total of 2 years in my 2.5 year marriage to date (and my wife is 100% supportive of all my sacrifices and being gone), dealing with medical exams, and playing grab ass with the FAA...this isnt worth it. I would have to say for this to be worth it one would have to make $300,000 BEFORE TAXES for ten years. Other than that it is a life wasted making sacrifices for peanuts and a uniform.
Honesty is good.
If you were in the airlines just for the money. Enjoy your new career as an accountant or attorney. MD doctor will take to long. If in the workforce for only four years, then good time to make the break once you have the replacment in hand. Can be proud you gave it a shot, have no regrets like Skyhigh, make a clean break and enjoy flying one of the bests plans in aviation: General Aviation!
I got into the flying because I do love to fly. Can never do a 9-5 office job and couldnt get a job as an oil Wildcatter.<g> Worked on getting to profitable companies that flew airplanes. The Soutwest, FedEx, UPS's of the business. Takes time, certainly longer than 4 years.
Does in most professions. Even at the 14 year point, may just start getting the real scratch as a Doctor, Lawyer, mid level manageer, etc. But happiness and a good wife should not be taken for granted and your time spent elswhere looking for your niche is well worthwhile. Good luck.