Should you come here? Smiles don't pay bills.
01-14-2024, 07:16 AM
#2
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F9 customer service seems to be so lacking. I feel only so many people can be royally burned before F9 becomes the next "Spirit" meme on social media. I was given a great opportunity to come here through the cadet program, which I will respect. I was assigned a mentor, but I had a family friend already who has been a CA for 20+ years. My assigned mentor says "It's great, QOL is fantastic, stay with F9. My "other" mentor says "Go to a legacy asap".
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
01-14-2024, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Warhawker
F9 customer service seems to be so lacking. I feel only so many people can be royally burned before F9 becomes the next "Spirit" meme on social media. I was given a great opportunity to come here through the cadet program, which I will respect. I was assigned a mentor, but I had a family friend already who has been a CA for 20+ years. My assigned mentor says "It's great, QOL is fantastic, stay with F9. My "other" mentor says "Go to a legacy asap".
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
01-14-2024, 08:13 AM
#4
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Joined APC: Apr 2015
Posts: 319
Originally Posted by Warhawker
F9 customer service seems to be so lacking. I feel only so many people can be royally burned before F9 becomes the next "Spirit" meme on social media. I was given a great opportunity to come here through the cadet program, which I will respect. I was assigned a mentor, but I had a family friend already who has been a CA for 20+ years. My assigned mentor says "It's great, QOL is fantastic, stay with F9. My "other" mentor says "Go to a legacy asap".
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
01-14-2024, 08:40 AM
#5
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Posts: 294
Originally Posted by spooldup
For those interested in coming to F9. Just remember, smiles do not pay your bills.
Others will give some reasons to consider.
Others will give some reasons to consider.
01-14-2024, 09:23 AM
#6
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Posts: 1,821
Originally Posted by Warhawker
F9 customer service seems to be so lacking. I feel only so many people can be royally burned before F9 becomes the next "Spirit" meme on social media. I was given a great opportunity to come here through the cadet program, which I will respect. I was assigned a mentor, but I had a family friend already who has been a CA for 20+ years. My assigned mentor says "It's great, QOL is fantastic, stay with F9. My "other" mentor says "Go to a legacy asap".
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
The cost of 5000 +/- in seniority is staggering....... good luck
01-14-2024, 10:02 AM
#7
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Posts: 431
Originally Posted by Shrek
That 50K you save now will cost you 1,000,000 + upon retirement 👀
The cost of 5000 +/- in seniority is staggering....... good luck
The cost of 5000 +/- in seniority is staggering....... good luck
01-14-2024, 06:55 PM
#8
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Joined APC: Dec 2023
Position: Groundschool
Posts: 37
Originally Posted by planejoe
Need a like button. That 50k with federal interest will cost you an insurmountable amount of money. Also, DON'T SPEND IT. Why would anyone back themselves into a corner like that?
My issue primarily is that I don't meet the minimums for a legacy, nor do I have an unrestricted ATP. Not sure how it will look by the time that happens.
01-15-2024, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Stayontarget
Ill take both.
01-15-2024, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Warhawker
F9 customer service seems to be so lacking. I feel only so many people can be royally burned before F9 becomes the next "Spirit" meme on social media. I was given a great opportunity to come here through the cadet program, which I will respect. I was assigned a mentor, but I had a family friend already who has been a CA for 20+ years. My assigned mentor says "It's great, QOL is fantastic, stay with F9. My "other" mentor says "Go to a legacy asap".
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
I learned early on that money is not everything, so I'm looking for a flexible schedule. Living at base, building seniority quick, and having the days off I need. I'll take that over an extra 100k. We have a 3 year contract that if broken will need to payback a 50k bonus at the federal interest rate. My plan is after those three years, see where I feel F9 is heading. People on the internet tend to be grumpy, so I take what I read here publicly with a grain of salt. I have 35+ years of career, so I feel 3 years to decide won't kill me.
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