What would you do?
12-31-2005 | 09:08 AM
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What would you do?
I have a upcoming class date for UPS. I was just offered a job flying a GV at my home airport. I also have a seniority number with UAL. Was already called back to UAL but delaying them for financial reasons and my love of corporate flying. Most junior cap to me at UAL is only 2 years senior to me. I can put off UAL for at least 3 years or more.
What would you do? Is this really as hard to decide as it seems?
What would you do? Is this really as hard to decide as it seems?
12-31-2005 | 09:42 AM
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Immediately go to church and tithe! You are one Blessed pilot.
Too many personal QOL and financial issues to really give you advice (not that you really should take any from me, my career's in a shambles). Do you have to resign seniority for UPS or GV? How stable is GV and what's the QOL like? Not sure you can lose too badly with any decision.
Good luck and congratulations!
Too many personal QOL and financial issues to really give you advice (not that you really should take any from me, my career's in a shambles). Do you have to resign seniority for UPS or GV? How stable is GV and what's the QOL like? Not sure you can lose too badly with any decision.
Good luck and congratulations!
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12-31-2005 | 01:00 PM
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Once our contract is done here at UPS, 4th or 5th year first officers will be making as much as a United A-320 captain. You will also get a fairly good retirement package, and job stability thrown in 
Your GV job might have a good QOL factor, but it's not bad at UPS either.
I agree with LAfrequentflyer. Choose the best paying career with the best job security, UPS.
Your GV job might have a good QOL factor, but it's not bad at UPS either.
I agree with LAfrequentflyer. Choose the best paying career with the best job security, UPS.
12-31-2005 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by swaayze
Immediately go to church and tithe! You are one Blessed pilot.
Too many personal QOL and financial issues to really give you advice (not that you really should take any from me, my career's in a shambles). Do you have to resign seniority for UPS or GV? How stable is GV and what's the QOL like? Not sure you can lose to badly with any decision.
Good luck and congratulations!
Too many personal QOL and financial issues to really give you advice (not that you really should take any from me, my career's in a shambles). Do you have to resign seniority for UPS or GV? How stable is GV and what's the QOL like? Not sure you can lose to badly with any decision.
Good luck and congratulations!
12-31-2005 | 03:16 PM
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Man, this is a head scratcher. Do want seniority, Quality of Life, or Security?
You most likely can hold a widebody seat at UAL. That's nice. And you'll be Captain in two or three years. And you have passes for you and the family. The G4 job even takes away your Jumpseat privilege.
I would either pick UAL or UPS. Seniority vs. Security. If your over Forty, stay at UAL. But you'll make more Cash at UPS.
You most likely can hold a widebody seat at UAL. That's nice. And you'll be Captain in two or three years. And you have passes for you and the family. The G4 job even takes away your Jumpseat privilege.
I would either pick UAL or UPS. Seniority vs. Security. If your over Forty, stay at UAL. But you'll make more Cash at UPS.
12-31-2005 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Nashmd11
Man, this is a head scratcher. Do want seniority, Quality of Life, or Security?
You most likely can hold a widebody seat at UAL. That's nice. And you'll be Captain in two or three years. And you have passes for you and the family. The G4 job even takes away your Jumpseat privilege.
I would either pick UAL or UPS. Seniority vs. Security. If your over Forty, stay at UAL. But you'll make more Cash at UPS.
You most likely can hold a widebody seat at UAL. That's nice. And you'll be Captain in two or three years. And you have passes for you and the family. The G4 job even takes away your Jumpseat privilege.
I would either pick UAL or UPS. Seniority vs. Security. If your over Forty, stay at UAL. But you'll make more Cash at UPS.
I have fell in love with the idea of UPS and I have fell in love with doing the G5 thing and maybe paying off my house soon then going back to UAL almost free and clear.
I have no idea what to do. But I know its not all about money and time is running out for me to make a choice. I rather be experiencing an engine fire over the pacific at this point rather then make this choice.
