Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
No one is stopping you. I mean someone has to get up at 3:00AM to fly them.
My point is that wages and benefits are not in congress with the sacrifices it takes to get the job and to do it. Most pilots are getting the same raw deal that I got however they keep coming back for more. I wanted something more from my life than crash pads, airport couches and top ramen.
I too was prepared to get up early and to be gone a lot but not for mailman wages.
Skyhigh
I completely agree with this (bolded) point. But nonetheless, quitting the career isn't going to make things better (you know, the whole "there's someone out there who will fly it if you don't"). I wonder if you have considered becoming a lobbyist for pilot wages and QOL. You seem to have a little bit of time on your hands, why not use it to help correct what's wrong?