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12-13-2006, 04:51 AM
#41
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I actually have seen where a DWI helps a pilots career. I use to fly a contract plane for the forest service. It was widely known that if you wanted to upgrade you had to have a career black mark of somekind like a DWI. Employers don't like to invest a small fortune in training to watch a new captain walk a few months later to a better job. Sometimes a blackmark helps a career.
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12-13-2006, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by HotMamaPilot
Easy said for someone who had mother and father pay for it all
My parents didn't pay for any of my education. I paid for it by making the right life choices for myself - military service.
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12-13-2006, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by HotMamaPilot
I suggest that a divorce would be in the same category as bankruptcy. Failure to commit to something(whether it be a loan or marriage), irresponsibilty, etc etc. So for those of you who have been divorced, I would be concerned about the background check.
A useless comparison. Divorce doesn't (shouldn't) involve taking something that doesn't belong to you, and it's usually the choice of both parties.
If someone can't afford to live as a pilot without declaring bankruptcy because of their pilot training loans, then he or she doesn't deserve to be a pilot. No one owes them a career--not even the bank.
12-13-2006, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by HotMamaPilot
I suggest that a divorce would be in the same category as bankruptcy. Failure to commit to something(whether it be a loan or marriage), irresponsibilty, etc etc. So for those of you who have been divorced, I would be concerned about the background check.
My background is just fine and so is my credit. I've had extensive background checks with various positions I've held. My divorce has nothing to do with a failure to commit to anything. I spent 25 years with the same man and am probably a helluva lot more stable than some people around here. Especially opinionated ones who know not of what they speak.
12-13-2006, 09:46 AM
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Last time I checked, if one is unhappy in a relationship, and not committing to it, the wisest thing to do is get a divorce. This shows responsibility, courage, bravery, and a valorous attitude, that would do excellent in any job.
It is often the stupid, ignorant, and irresponsible people that indeed, stay in a relationship that is not working.
From the perspective of an employer, I would much rather have someone who is divorced and will to work his/her hardest. Than to have some one who is married and having marital problems, and as a result of that, bringing those problems to the workforce.
It is often the stupid, ignorant, and irresponsible people that indeed, stay in a relationship that is not working.
From the perspective of an employer, I would much rather have someone who is divorced and will to work his/her hardest. Than to have some one who is married and having marital problems, and as a result of that, bringing those problems to the workforce.
12-13-2006, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by favila008
Last time I checked, if one is unhappy in a relationship, and not committing to it, the wisest thing to do is get a divorce. This shows responsibility, courage, bravery, and a valorous attitude, that would do excellent in any job.
It is often the stupid, ignorant, and irresponsible people that indeed, stay in a relationship that is not working.
From the perspective of an employer, I would much rather have someone who is divorced and will to work his/her hardest. Than to have some one who is married and having marital problems, and as a result of that, bringing those problems to the workforce.
It is often the stupid, ignorant, and irresponsible people that indeed, stay in a relationship that is not working.
From the perspective of an employer, I would much rather have someone who is divorced and will to work his/her hardest. Than to have some one who is married and having marital problems, and as a result of that, bringing those problems to the workforce.
12-13-2006, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ToiletDuck
You should be able to tax write a lot of that off. Vegabond could offer more insight. And 50% as self employed seems a little harsh. Where do you live?
50% = 34% Fed tax, ? State income tax, 15% FICA as self employed (employer pays half) Do you want me to keep going? Taxes are as bad here as in Europe. Our country just hides it in sales tax, property, etc.
We need to fix this.
12-13-2006, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by HotMamaPilot
divorce seems to be justified for those who have gone through it. I wouldn't want to employ someone who just "gave up" on a commitment.
Whatever that means - makes absolutely no sense to me.
12-14-2006, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by HotMamaPilot
divorce seems to be justified for those who have gone through it. I wouldn't want to employ someone who just "gave up" on a commitment.
Why not commend someone for "responsibly" ending a marriage?
Well, there is no comparison. Barring health issues, keeping money that doesn't belong to you is morally repugnant. Not remotely comparable to two people deciding to end their marriage.
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