Originally Posted by
Justdoinmyjob
This is actually a third career for me, and quite honestly, it is an easy job, if you know how to navigate the pitfalls. I just see a new crop of people who were sold a bill of goods in early upgrades and endless growth, who failed to realize that there will be times of downgrades and layoffs.
I guess I'm just venting too. The advice is free, you can listen or not. I'm glad you are happy where you are. May it continue for you.
Well said. The good times are amazing and the bad times are trying indeed. This job is a lifestyle, once you understand that you can either A: accommodate your life to fit it, B: go crazy trying to live your life the way your friends in other careers do, or C: quit. Options A & C are the most reasonable, however a surprising majority of the guys I fly with seem stuck on B
Like has been said, getting paid to fly airplanes is great 3 to 4 days a week is amazing, its the lifestyle that will get you down if you let it.