WB B vs NB A
04-28-2021, 04:20 PM
#21
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Guys,
There is no permanent "Magic category" of milk and honey. There are awesome good deals but they are fleeting and ephemeral. Remember when 717B guys were getting GSWC right out of new hire? How about the 7 figure club on the 350A?
As was mentioned WB B can be a great place - if you work out the sleep aspect without inflicting permanent damage to yourself. The number of studies that are reporting some of the affects of prolonged sub-optimal sleep are eye watering. Not that NB A doesn't have some pretty brutal late night side of morning get-ups that are just heinous also. I should know, for some reason I seem to never figure this out when bidding and then when actually on the trip - I am like WTF was I thinking!!
The bottom line is that one is not categorical better than the other. But for each individual there is probably one that is indeed better - you just have to figure out what works for you.
Soliciting input from other Pilots is indeed a good start jut remember everyone is different.
Scoop
There is no permanent "Magic category" of milk and honey. There are awesome good deals but they are fleeting and ephemeral. Remember when 717B guys were getting GSWC right out of new hire? How about the 7 figure club on the 350A?
As was mentioned WB B can be a great place - if you work out the sleep aspect without inflicting permanent damage to yourself. The number of studies that are reporting some of the affects of prolonged sub-optimal sleep are eye watering. Not that NB A doesn't have some pretty brutal late night side of morning get-ups that are just heinous also. I should know, for some reason I seem to never figure this out when bidding and then when actually on the trip - I am like WTF was I thinking!!
The bottom line is that one is not categorical better than the other. But for each individual there is probably one that is indeed better - you just have to figure out what works for you.
Soliciting input from other Pilots is indeed a good start jut remember everyone is different.
Scoop
04-28-2021, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cadetcolin
Somewhat on this topic. Does anyone have 330 bid packet for NYC in 2019?
04-29-2021, 12:26 PM
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05-02-2021, 09:02 AM
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WB B is way easier work than NB A. Depending on seniority, the money can be as good or better for the same number of days worked if you know how to manage your schedule. I'm seriously considering bidding A350B because of how junior it went and NB A is getting to be a PITA.
05-02-2021, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by TED74
Total pay vs. pay per day of work
Schedule flexibility
Vacation needs / bidding
Ability to sleep in a bunk
Ability to function at home after time zone changes
Bid pack stability / predictability
Second family / girl friends abroad
Age of kids
Age of spouse
Age
Retirement savings
Current health / forecast health
Need for mental stimulation / challenge at work
Schedule flexibility
Vacation needs / bidding
Ability to sleep in a bunk
Ability to function at home after time zone changes
Bid pack stability / predictability
Second family / girl friends abroad
Age of kids
Age of spouse
Age
Retirement savings
Current health / forecast health
Need for mental stimulation / challenge at work
05-02-2021, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Al Czervik
what’s the age of kids aspect?
