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Originally Posted by Planespotta (Post 239381)

Sky, I think that your problem isn't so much that you don't like the profession. I think you love the profession. I think you envy every single pilot out there who goes to work and loves what he/she does. I think you envy these pilots because they have attained a career that didn't work for you. How else could one explain your inconsistent attitude and wilingness to denounce every aspect of the industry? It seems like you're pointlessly trying to justify your failed career. Many of your arguments are selfish and dogmatic, and do not contribute to the overall knowledge of the members of the forum. Any sensible person won't let their dreams be deferred by one man's comments.

I miss the dream that was aviation.

I long for the potential this career had and lament the realities we live with today. No matter how hard I try I simply can not pursue such a reckless path with the responsibilities I now have and the beliefs I carry about the future of our industry.

My perspective is unique in that I have first hand knowledge of the industry and have an honest view since I am not forced make my living from it anymore. I share these truths with others and people on this forum should use my comments as the starting point for their own exploration of the facts. Everyone needs to decide for themselves what they are willing to risk for a return that is suitable for them, but they need to have real facts and not thin hopes.

In the end I was born to be a pilot. Every day I search for a flying job situation that would meet the needs of my family and I. I don't think I will find one but I still look. I started the profession with high expectations and standards. I think it is foolish not to due to the high cost of entry. Others seem to feel it is alright to blow a fortune on a career that pays less than a mailman.

Skyhigh

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Originally Posted by SkyHigh (Post 239637)

I miss the dream that was aviation.

I long for the potential this career had and lament the realities we live with today. No matter how hard I try I simply can not pursue such a reckless path with the responsibilities I now have and the beliefs I carry about the future of our industry.

My perspective is unique in that I have first hand knowledge of the industry and have an honest view since I am not forced make my living from it anymore. I share these truths with others and people on this forum should use my comments as the starting point for their own exploration of the facts. Everyone needs to decide for themselves what they are willing to risk for a return that is suitable for them, but they need to have real facts and not thin hopes.

In the end I was born to be a pilot. Every day I search for a flying job situation that would meet the needs of my family and I. I don't think I will find one but I still look. I started the profession with high expectations and standards. I think it is foolish not to due to the high cost of entry. Others seem to feel it is alright to blow a fortune on a career that pays less than a mailman.

Skyhigh

Well...there's your problem. Here's anyones problem who chooses this profession solely on the money!! I chose it to fly,get paid for it and lots of time off to spend with my family. It's enough for me. If you did it to make mega bucks...well. The theme of all your posts is just that "I started the profession with high expectations". Then it didn't turn out the way you thought it would and now you're bitter.

Not one new pilot on this forum will stop pursuing their airline career because of your endless lamenting. On a health note ya gotta let it go man. I used to own a good sized Internet company with big dreams of going public. It didn't go that way. But, I'm not on an internet programmers forum bashing the futureless Internet. Who cares!?? It didn't work for me but it's working for others. You've got 3,000 odd posts of bitterness 'cause it didn't work for you.

But, it's working for us....really.

Please, for the love of kittens, dont let this turn into a SkyHigh vs. everyone else thread.

Its really, really old now.