Originally Posted by
flyinpigg
Hal,
Well at least you finally listened to me.
If you recall the original post was pertaining to potential new hires. I was telling them that QX was not a good place to come in terms of their long term career goals. I see that you have come to the same conclusion. I was trying to deal in reality of the situation. I did not see the future of QX as rosy as you did. I see that you have finally come around, I am proud of you, that is growth.
I am trying as hard as I can to get out of QX as well, wish me luck!
No hard feelings, we all make mistakes.
Haha, yea I guess. I know you'd love to hear me say "I left QX because of Pigg's advice"...let's just say it was more that the squealing became annoying
Ultimately, though, I definitely see your point. QX isn't career suicide if that's where you want to retire. In fact, it would be ideal if your ambition is just to fly in the PNW, make $50 - 80k / year, and retire in a turboprop. Since I turn 65 in 2049, that would be 42 years at Horizon if I stayed there.....no thanks. I figured flowing up to AS was within reach, but I did the math...15 new jets = 160 new hires, 30% of which are guaranteed from QX, which is 48 pilots. I'm sure all the 6 - 10 year FO's are gunnin for those slots, and I'd just end up getting the shaft. Long story short, I get what you're saying. Guess my hope didn't fit into AAG's reality.
Good luck on the job search! Hopefully you'll find a gig that better fits your life! Now if OPEC will quit being a bunch of speculating @$$h0le$, we can get some hiring going on