Originally Posted by
BigGuns
What industry is this not the case? Not everyone is successful. Bad things happen in every industry. Banker's, Lawyer's, Dr's, etc, every industry has its problems. I will tell you that in my opinion, flying a plane still beats working for a living and I get more time home than all my neighbors even as a junior FO. Don't get me wrong there are downsides too. But isn't that life?
A banker gets a severance package and can start appyling for jobs the next day that start at close to six figures. A pilot has to move his family to a desert half way around the world to make a decent salary. A programmer or businessman does not start out back at $20,000 their first year after accepting a new job. They put their experience on their resume and are compensated accordingly. I agree, flying a plane for a living is great. However I am
not going to lie to a prospective pilot, it is still a job. A job where I need a second job to make ends meet. A job that often takes more than it gives.