Originally Posted by
JetBlast77
Every time I read a thread like this I feel like I have a different career than everyone else. I go to work everyday loving it. I got hired at 20 (with a 4 year degree), been here for 4 years. No I haven't upgraded yet, but in those 4 years I've bought a house, developed a great marriage, and eliminated virtually all of my loans. I travel with the wife all the time, and go to work every morning with a huge smile on my face. As a 4 year FO I make around 45K. Not trying to brag, just saying I always hear all these people complain about how horrible aviation is but I've had nothing but a relatively good experience. That’s the thing; I think ones initial experience makes all the difference on how they feel about the job. That is all.
You sir are the exception to the rule, but I am glad that you're really happy and satisfied.
I am almost 29 years old, 4 year degree, and have never made over 30k/yr... it sucks. This year will be my year to break 30k though.
I am from Orange County California, and buying a house is absolutely out of the question... in order to do that I would have to move a good distance away from all my family, which I am sort of willing to do right now. I have a bunch of credit card debt from supporting myself throughout college, and supporting myself during this last furlough and long period of unemployment... I am not trying to complaign, I'm just trying to give you a different perspective.
I will say this though, I spent 16 months at ExpressJet before my furlough, and I usually looked forward to going to work. The crews were great, the trips were pretty cool, and I enjoyed the aircraft. Since starting at Ameriflight I think I have looked forward coming to work maybe a handfull of times... I am eager to get back to ExpressJet.