Thanks Skyvector, and yes, I would like a straight answer. I think it's obvious I am not an airline pilot yet just by reading my posts on here. I am trying to make the best decision as to where to kickstart my long term airline career and I only have weeks left before I reach qualifying minimums to work at one of the regionals.

He's right, that is a bit strong. I would consider toning it down to career stagnation instead.

Are you saying most pilots don't read books and are too stupid or scatter-brained to comprehend simple paragraphs ?

I figure any pilot who falls into that category is probably beyond hope anyway. The more astute and savvy pilots take a minute to read something worthwhile, while some may not. That's one of the beauties of life and this forum; choices.

Yes, just blindly take this guy's advice......after all, he knows what's best for you. :rolleyes:

Many of today's millennials seem to be plagued with ADD and ADHD.

His handle implies he may be a dog from New Jersey and it's damn tough to be a dog in New Jersey. Times are lean and most of them are quite scrappy.

Arf !

I believe that to be true. Some possibly had not even been afflicted with those disorders, but were erroneously medicated as children anyway. In fact, while sitting in my doctor's office recently (annual check-up), I read a report on the over use of psycho-stimulants like Ritalin on children in the 1990's to the tune of something like 800%. I can't help but feel that many of todays pilots fell into that category and some have been psychologically altered as a result.

For someone so savvy in disorders you should really go get help for your own mental disorder first before posting any more.



Narcissistic Personality Disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), an overwhelming need for admiration and attention, and usually a complete lack of empathy toward others. People with this disorder often believe they are of primary importance in everybody’s life or to anyone they meet. While this pattern of behavior may be appropriate for a king in 16th Century England, it is generally considered inappropriate for most ordinary people today.

If you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism. You may have secret feelings of insecurity, shame, vulnerability and humiliation. To feel better, you may react with rage or contempt and try to belittle the other person to make yourself appear superior. Or you may feel depressed and moody because you fall short of perfection.

Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy confidence into thinking so highly of yourself that you put yourself on a pedestal and value yourself more than you value others.


Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder:

In order for a person to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) they must meet five or more of the following symptoms:

-Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)

-Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)

-Has a very strong sense of unreasonable expectations,
of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations

-Regularly shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes

-Requires excessive admiration

-Lacks empathy, e.g., is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others

I was thinking the same thing. What makes it funny is everyone else recognizes the narcissism but him.