Seeking Honest Advice
02-14-2019, 11:51 AM
#12
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Can't answer the original Q, but I'm sorta in the same boat as the OP. I was recently offered a CJO by Skywest. The 22k bonus would be killer for me and these student loans, and I like what I've heard about recent changes at ExpressJet. I would have to commute for now, but would only want ORD base, as I could see myself moving there in the future (gf's job). Obviously Skywest has an ORD base too. Any advice here? What's the deal with the 175 in regards to base? Is the bonus worth the commute, and the trade-off between SW and ExpressJ?
02-14-2019, 12:16 PM
#13
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Originally Posted by jcullen4
Can't answer the original Q, but I'm sorta in the same boat as the OP. I was recently offered a CJO by Skywest. The 22k bonus would be killer for me and these student loans, and I like what I've heard about recent changes at ExpressJet. I would have to commute for now, but would only want ORD base, as I could see myself moving there in the future (gf's job). Obviously Skywest has an ORD base too. Any advice here? What's the deal with the 175 in regards to base? Is the bonus worth the commute, and the trade-off between SW and ExpressJ?
02-14-2019, 12:48 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by jcullen4
Can't answer the original Q, but I'm sorta in the same boat as the OP. I was recently offered a CJO by Skywest. The 22k bonus would be killer for me and these student loans, and I like what I've heard about recent changes at ExpressJet. I would have to commute for now, but would only want ORD base, as I could see myself moving there in the future (gf's job). Obviously Skywest has an ORD base too. Any advice here? What's the deal with the 175 in regards to base? Is the bonus worth the commute, and the trade-off between SW and ExpressJ?
02-14-2019, 01:18 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by rswitz
Hey guys, I'm a current E175 FO at SkyWest. Looking at XJT. I'm DEN based but will be moving back east in about a year.
I have a good chunk of CC debt and with my expensive rent in Denver, seems like I'll never dig myself out. The 27k bonus would be an easy way out.
The way I see it:
Pros of going to XJT:
1. Bonus. Pay off my debt. Save for house down payment.
2. Career progression with United.
3. Seems like a good contract.
Pros of staying at SkyWest:
1. Upgrade way sooner, but will be LGA or ORD based and will have to move anyways.
2. Won't have to start over with seniority
3. Won't have to go through initial again and fly the 145.
I'm not sure if/when I'd be able to fly the 175 at XJT but that would make the move a lot easier.
That bonus is a big motivating factor for me. Would I be shooting myself in the foot by leaving?
Thanks.
I have a good chunk of CC debt and with my expensive rent in Denver, seems like I'll never dig myself out. The 27k bonus would be an easy way out.
The way I see it:
Pros of going to XJT:
1. Bonus. Pay off my debt. Save for house down payment.
2. Career progression with United.
3. Seems like a good contract.
Pros of staying at SkyWest:
1. Upgrade way sooner, but will be LGA or ORD based and will have to move anyways.
2. Won't have to start over with seniority
3. Won't have to go through initial again and fly the 145.
I'm not sure if/when I'd be able to fly the 175 at XJT but that would make the move a lot easier.
That bonus is a big motivating factor for me. Would I be shooting myself in the foot by leaving?
Thanks.
You'll incur moving expenses, etc.
Find a cheaper place in CO for now. There's always a cheaper place.
Upgrade quick. Live on your FO pay and put all the CA pay toward the debt.
Try to shop the credit card or talk to your bank and family about refinancing the debt.
And cut up your credit card until it's paid off. Don't cancel the credit card because that will hurt your credit rating. Use a debit card until the credit card is paid off. That will guarantee you don't build a balance.
Once the credit debt is paid, call your credit card company and report you cut the card up a while back and you need a new card.. Then get rid of the debit card, because they are not as safe as a credit card, theft-wise.
Then call Dave Ramsey and brag.
02-14-2019, 04:31 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by PontiusPilot
You should apply to ExpressJet and see where that goes. ORD will probably be the next 175 base, so that’ll create more movement in what is already a junior base.
02-14-2019, 05:26 PM
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If you're coming with the idea that United is going to give us flow, better contract or anything like that. Then, think twice and don't come. We signed a clause of no flow, merging or staple with United pilots. No bueno
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