Originally Posted by
RandyWaldron
Did you pop outta your Mommy with a bad attitude? Fists swinging? On the defensive? You and your postings are an absolute disgrace to the profession and the people who aspire to become airline pilots. I know you don't know me, and I hope you never, ever know me, but there are people in this world (like me) who are sick and tired of you miserable jerks making inflammatory, baseless and negative statements about the profession.
We don't need to hear your tale of woe. We have our own violins to play. I'd rather be poor, 59 1/2 years old and flying anything with wings than sitting behind a desk.
Well that is you. Others have an active interest in self preservation. It is my belief that aviation requires far more sacrifice than the benefits it provides. The statistics support my position. The odds of one reaching a comfortable position is slim and getting slimmer.
Aviation is not like most other professions. The price of entry is punishingly high and It's seductive nature places the employee in a disadvantaged position. A pilot career has almost no value to employers anymore. It isn't a real profession but has descended into the levels of working hobby.
I see my message as positive. As for myself I miss flying but can not avoid the fact that everyday I am away from it my life gets better. Each day I begin to rediscover old interests that I put aside long ago and have been slowly building a life that an airline career couldn't afford me. Aviation sucks away most of ones resources and opportunities leaving little to live upon. To those out there who are suffering and to those who do not wish to suffer I say to them that there is hope outside of aviation and a better life awaits.
At 59 1/2 I would rather be well positioned for a full and active retirement, and be surrounded by home, friends and family. Flying is great but it isn't nearly worth what it costs.
SkyHigh