You wouldn't do it?
11-02-2006, 10:25 PM
#71
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
My definition of a Sincere Effort would be to strip yourself of all hang ups like friends, family, home and needs of financial security. Streamline your life to the point of the lowest drag possible and persistently push through the loneliness and poverty till that magical day comes in your early 40's when you get hired by a major airline. Then you can relax start making more than just the minimum payment on your 20 year old student loan and step up to two bedroom apartment luxury, no more smelly room mates except for perhaps a gold fish. And, a living room full of recently assembled Ikea furniture.
Keep trying kids and someday you will make it too !!
SKyHigh
Keep trying kids and someday you will make it too !!
SKyHigh
11-03-2006, 04:31 AM
#72
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Nothing Wrong
Originally Posted by Skygirl
So what's wrong with the 2-bedroom luxury apartment? Perhaps not everyone wants the maintenance and worry of the big house, or perhaps some may want to be rid of the 2M house, and be free of the worries that go along with that. Simplicity can be nice!....it's not fair to assume that your dreams and expectations in life are the same as everyone elses. Some people are perfectly happy flying about the country and living modestly and free.
I have never said that one can't make it to a major airline. My message is that with significant effort and risk you can reduce your odds considerably, but what will the job be like by the time you get there? How long will it take and will it be worth the sacrifices?
Each of us needs to be the judge of that one. My aim is to provide an understanding of what they are getting into.
SklyHigh
11-03-2006, 08:44 AM
#73
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With respect
I've been reading through this forum and others for the past 3 days. I have really enjoyed hearing everone's viewpoints, and I mean that.
I have a question that I hope everyone will respond to and be honest when answering, and I'm asking with all due respect.
How many of you decided to make a career change to aviation because you weren't happy in your job? I also want to know if you feel that you are now living your dream? I'm not asking the people that are just starting out but I want hear from the people that have been flying for the airlines for years.
Again thank you for contributing.
I have a question that I hope everyone will respond to and be honest when answering, and I'm asking with all due respect.
How many of you decided to make a career change to aviation because you weren't happy in your job? I also want to know if you feel that you are now living your dream? I'm not asking the people that are just starting out but I want hear from the people that have been flying for the airlines for years.
Again thank you for contributing.
11-03-2006, 09:15 AM
#74
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Posts: 2,242
Originally Posted by Northwind
I've been reading through this forum and others for the past 3 days. I have really enjoyed hearing everone's viewpoints, and I mean that.
I have a question that I hope everyone will respond to and be honest when answering, and I'm asking with all due respect.
How many of you decided to make a career change to aviation because you weren't happy in your job? I also want to know if you feel that you are now living your dream? I'm not asking the people that are just starting out but I want hear from the people that have been flying for the airlines for years.
Again thank you for contributing.
I have a question that I hope everyone will respond to and be honest when answering, and I'm asking with all due respect.
How many of you decided to make a career change to aviation because you weren't happy in your job? I also want to know if you feel that you are now living your dream? I'm not asking the people that are just starting out but I want hear from the people that have been flying for the airlines for years.
Again thank you for contributing.
-LAFF
11-03-2006, 09:59 AM
#75
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Position: UPS 757/767 Capt ONT
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I guess I could say I'm living the dream. I'm sure everyone else would. I must say, I far, far, exceeded the expectations I had for myself in the beginning.
At the same time, this is just a job. A job I enjoy for the most part and a job I like. Nothing else I'd rather be doing that comes anywhere near the pay and time off. So I guess I'll stick with it...hehe.
There are some MAJOR downsides and sacrifices to this career they don't tell you about at the big academy websites. I think Skyhigh does a good job of pointing them out. I try to as well, though, I more of a lurker at this site compared to the other one.
I've been knocked before for being a discourager when I should be more of an encourager. I'm really just more interested newbies understanding the truth about the career than anything else. Noplace else outside a couple of internet forums really address the reality of the biz.
At the same time, this is just a job. A job I enjoy for the most part and a job I like. Nothing else I'd rather be doing that comes anywhere near the pay and time off. So I guess I'll stick with it...hehe.
There are some MAJOR downsides and sacrifices to this career they don't tell you about at the big academy websites. I think Skyhigh does a good job of pointing them out. I try to as well, though, I more of a lurker at this site compared to the other one.
I've been knocked before for being a discourager when I should be more of an encourager. I'm really just more interested newbies understanding the truth about the career than anything else. Noplace else outside a couple of internet forums really address the reality of the biz.
11-03-2006, 01:26 PM
#76
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Career Changers
The line between love and hate is razor thin in aviation. A pilot for FedEx might be living the dream while someone at Jetblue is miserable. They both are airline pilots but the differences in bases, pay, perceived future and scheduling can result in a horrible time.
The airlines are like a lottery. Those who strike it rich are mostly very happy I am sure. And let's not forget that every decade or so the airlines go through a difficult time and the deck gets reshuffled. If you look at the statistics far more people change from aviation than to it. In a flash your dream can become a nightmare.
SKyHigh
Note the link below:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...6607#post76607
The airlines are like a lottery. Those who strike it rich are mostly very happy I am sure. And let's not forget that every decade or so the airlines go through a difficult time and the deck gets reshuffled. If you look at the statistics far more people change from aviation than to it. In a flash your dream can become a nightmare.
SKyHigh
Note the link below:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...6607#post76607
11-03-2006, 03:25 PM
#77
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
The proud sight of a Delta Airlines crew as they stride through the terminal in their double breasted wool uniforms.
SKyHigh
SKyHigh
No wonder you failed.
11-03-2006, 04:24 PM
#78
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11-03-2006, 09:56 PM
#79
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"Where's that vomiting smilie when I need it?
No wonder you failed."
HAHA. I think Skyhigh has proved that the cheap shot doesn't bother him. You'll have to do better than that. Like come up with a meaningful post or something....
No wonder you failed."
HAHA. I think Skyhigh has proved that the cheap shot doesn't bother him. You'll have to do better than that. Like come up with a meaningful post or something....
11-04-2006, 06:49 AM
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Prince
Originally Posted by ClutchCargo
Where's that vomiting smilie when I need it?
No wonder you failed.
No wonder you failed.
Skyhigh
I cheap shot doesent bother me but they can be fun to respond to.
