United or Wait for Flow?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

11-14-2022 | 06:51 PM

DuecePilot

Thread Starter

New Hire

Joined: Sep 2022

Posts: 9

Likes: 0

From: CRJ200 Captain

United or Wait for Flow?

I live in MSP and I am currently at Endeavor and could flow to Delta in about a year but that timeline can change drastically. I got an offer from United but I would have to commute. Would it be best to wait for flow or take the job offer from United and not look back even if I’d have to commute?

11-14-2022 | 07:37 PM

Myfingershurt

Line Holder

Joined: Jul 2015

Posts: 1,588

Likes: 4

From: MD-88 FO

Why is everyone so afraid to commute. It’s really not that hard. Yes it might cost you an extra night from home once a month but prob not from Minnie to any of United’s bases. Go to United.

11-14-2022 | 07:39 PM

LaGuardia

Line Holder

Joined: Jun 2016

Posts: 25

Likes: 0

Would take United

Last edited by LaGuardia; 11-14-2022 at 08:18 PM.

11-15-2022 | 04:09 PM

rickair7777

Prime Minister/Moderator

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 44,923

Likes: 698

From: Engines Turn or People Swim

I would take UAL too.

Unless you are 100% not able, ever, to leave MSP. In that case I'd wait for DL.

Personally I would not want to be obligated to a lifetime commute, I'd like to at least have the option of moving to base if I ever needed to.

11-15-2022 | 04:49 PM

Brickfire

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: Sep 2022

Posts: 855

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuecePilot

Would it be best to wait for flow or take the job offer from United and not look back even if I’d have to commute?

False dichotomy

1) You take the United class. [When the big 6 offer you a class date ... you take it]
2) You then apply to wherever else appeals to you. If Delta offers you a class, decide then.

11-16-2022 | 08:15 AM

rickair7777

Prime Minister/Moderator

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 44,923

Likes: 698

From: Engines Turn or People Swim

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brickfire

1) You take the United class. [When the big 6 offer you a class date ... you take it

Normally, I'd say yes. At this exact moment in time, with guaranteed flow at some point, I'd be picky about geography. That's me, I can't relocate the fam, and after many years of a variety of commutes I want the option to drive to work. If you don't care where you live, then take the first job, first upgrade, etc.

I'm not a huge fan of NY, but if it wasn't for family I'd go there in a heartbeat just for the career progression. Live somewhere within a 2 hour train ride.

There is of course hypothetical risk that it could all come to a screeching halt, but if you're a UA new hire at point you're either furloughed or commuting to reserve for a good while anyway. Choose your own flavor of risk.