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Joined APC: May 2016
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FedEx invite
20 yrs ago no one wanted me and now Im getting interviews, times have changed. FedEx & UPS coming up.
Thats the problem, times have changed, I have an established family now with teenage kids. I can put mom back to work however on first year pay its rough. Im hearing first year at UPS and FDX is about 60-70 and me as the sole provider is worrisome.
Is it possible to have a second job while at Fedex? UPS is apparently ok with aviation related non flying jobs such as sim, class instructor as CAE or FSI etc. I don't have a lot of contacts in Memphis.
This may not even be feasible. Im 50 and making close to 2 bills where Im at. It would be rewarding finishing the career with a better company.
Thats the problem, times have changed, I have an established family now with teenage kids. I can put mom back to work however on first year pay its rough. Im hearing first year at UPS and FDX is about 60-70 and me as the sole provider is worrisome.
Is it possible to have a second job while at Fedex? UPS is apparently ok with aviation related non flying jobs such as sim, class instructor as CAE or FSI etc. I don't have a lot of contacts in Memphis.
This may not even be feasible. Im 50 and making close to 2 bills where Im at. It would be rewarding finishing the career with a better company.
#2
Beaches and Sand
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Chasing Surf
Posts: 368
20 yrs ago no one wanted me and now Im getting interviews, times have changed. FedEx & UPS coming up.
Thats the problem, times have changed, I have an established family now with teenage kids. I can put mom back to work however on first year pay its rough. Im hearing first year at UPS and FDX is about 60-70 and me as the sole provider is worrisome.
Is it possible to have a second job while at Fedex? UPS is apparently ok with aviation related non flying jobs such as sim, class instructor as CAE or FSI etc. I don't have a lot of contacts in Memphis.
This may not even be feasible. Im 50 and making close to 2 bills where Im at. It would be rewarding finishing the career with a better company.
Thats the problem, times have changed, I have an established family now with teenage kids. I can put mom back to work however on first year pay its rough. Im hearing first year at UPS and FDX is about 60-70 and me as the sole provider is worrisome.
Is it possible to have a second job while at Fedex? UPS is apparently ok with aviation related non flying jobs such as sim, class instructor as CAE or FSI etc. I don't have a lot of contacts in Memphis.
This may not even be feasible. Im 50 and making close to 2 bills where Im at. It would be rewarding finishing the career with a better company.
#4
If he gets put onto the 757, he won't make close to 2 bills.
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2012
Position: Two Wheeler FrontSeat
Posts: 1,162
That’s not true, you have to work carry over and some extra flying to make 2 bills on year two.
#9
New Hire
Joined APC: Mar 2018
Posts: 6
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I start next week, Ive sold off about 30k in personal assets. If my kids were 5yrs older it wouldn’t be a possible move. No huge personal debt here. Just typical civilian aviation. Student loans until 38yo, 5 furloughs, decade of industry stagnation, House kids dogs etc etc lol!
If you’re a single income household its going to be rough ride. I think the numbers come out until about age 50. After which, switching gets to be a blurry decision. I sat down with a personal financial advisor for a while. Just for another viewpoint.
If you’re a single income household its going to be rough ride. I think the numbers come out until about age 50. After which, switching gets to be a blurry decision. I sat down with a personal financial advisor for a while. Just for another viewpoint.
#10
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Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 77
I recently came off first year pay. It isn’t easy, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I had originally thought. My cars were paid off and the only debt I had was my mortgage. 3 kids under 13. Single income household. I have a frugal wife that was coupon crazy and every little bit helped. Some folks max out credit cards or take out some home equity to get by. I would say that is a last resort. In short, it’s only a year and I’d guess most everyone can do it. Good luck at the interviews!
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