career change
05-11-2006, 06:18 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
Sometimes the desire for this kind of irrational change at such an age could be indicative of dissatisfaction in other areas of your life. Making such a drastic move would most likely destroy other parts of your life as a result...
To start over at 40 would be a disaster...
SkyHigh
To start over at 40 would be a disaster...
SkyHigh
O contraire maunfraire.
...(and no, I'm not a Frenchman, but you get the message).Moses started over at 40. He seemed to have turned out just fine. Why can't I?
atp
05-11-2006, 07:44 PM
#12
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I thinnk they have a pill out there for this.
I say screw the airlines and buy a Lancair!
At least thats what I'd do....
Besides - youd be flying a more advanced aircraft and having real fun
but really, do what you want!
I say screw the airlines and buy a Lancair!
At least thats what I'd do....
Besides - youd be flying a more advanced aircraft and having real fun
but really, do what you want!
Last edited by flyerNy; 05-11-2006 at 07:47 PM.
05-11-2006, 09:47 PM
#13
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Moses
Originally Posted by atpwannabe
O contraire maunfraire. ...(and no, I'm not a Frenchman, but you get the message).
Moses started over at 40. He seemed to have turned out just fine. Why can't I?
atp
...(and no, I'm not a Frenchman, but you get the message).Moses started over at 40. He seemed to have turned out just fine. Why can't I?
atp
Well.....He gave up a prime career with the Pharaoh, walked a long way, and never did make it to the Promised Land....
05-20-2006, 01:30 PM
#14
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A hundred years ago a guy with a midlife crisis would run away and join the circus. I find myself with Skyhigh on this one. Get a few tickets (Instrument, multi, etc.) and buy or rent a plane and have a good time. Forget this foolishness about flying for a living.
05-21-2006, 03:17 PM
#15
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Moses
Originally Posted by atpwannabe
O contraire maunfraire. ...(and no, I'm not a Frenchman, but you get the message).
Moses started over at 40. He seemed to have turned out just fine. Why can't I?
atp
...(and no, I'm not a Frenchman, but you get the message).Moses started over at 40. He seemed to have turned out just fine. Why can't I?
atp
SkyHigh
05-21-2006, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
Moses was given the duty by God and lived to be 100 or so. It says in the Bible that "a man who does not take care of his family is worse than one without faith". You have a duty to your wife and children to stay home and earn a living and that is why you can not start out at 40 as a pilot. Your opportunities have passed you by. Best to forget about it and get on with raising your family. You have no business even considering this path. I am sorry to be so blunt but I believe that once you become a father you have responsibilities that go far beyond your own wants.
SkyHigh
SkyHigh
You know, if the flying thing fizzles, no big deal. There are other ways to generate income and support my family.
And don't apologize for being blunt. "Iron sharpens iron".
atp
05-21-2006, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by atpwannabe
Everyone's circumstances are different. Again, as I said on another thread, there are pilot positions out there that would allow me to be home every night and on the wknds. They are out there.
You know, if the flying thing fizzles, no big deal. There are other ways to generate income and support my family.
And don't apologize for being blunt. "Iron sharpens iron".
atp
You know, if the flying thing fizzles, no big deal. There are other ways to generate income and support my family.
And don't apologize for being blunt. "Iron sharpens iron".
atp
Good Luck,
SkyHigh
08-03-2006, 02:22 PM
#19
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Been There, Done That, And Have Gone Back To My Old Life.....at Your Age, With Zero Flight Time, You Will Never, And I Repeat Never Make Enough Money To Maintain Your Present Life.....listen To All Of These Other Guys And Do It As A Hobby Or Incorporate It Into Your Present Life......aviation Is No Longer The Career That It Used To Be
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