Originally Posted by flybye
SWAcapt if I was in your position right now I would still be in flying. That is the whole point. There are the "haves" and "have nots". For those that got in before the burst and managed to build up some seniority in a stable airline congratulations. You are very fortunate. For everyone else that is either on furlough, live in fear of furlough (or having their pay and benefits slashed), or have not even made it yet (like myself) we are not so fortunate. This has given myself and many others pause as to whether this career is still worth the sacrifice.
Obviously, some people luck out on timing, and some don't. Let's not forget that some people research a career move before they make it, and some don't. Some people are dedicated enough and have enough sticktuitiveness to ride out the tough times, and some don't. Im sure SWACapt doesn't own the goose that lays golden eggs...I'm sure he made the necessary sacrifices, networked, and busted his hump to get where he is. Good for him! That means there's a precedence...if he can do it, so can I. While some of you gripe about what you don't have now, or you used to have, or you may never have, I'll be building my resume and trying to get that job you're giving up on. Nobody is going to come looking for you to hand you a job. I'm glad to hear that some of you want out of the industry, because that means less competition for those of us that really want it.