moving question
#1
moving question
I'm currently a regional captain, living in base (not a hub for for a major). Thinking about moving to a hub, and commuting.
Would this help me get hired at a major? I tend to not meet that may mainline pilots, and hoping being in a hub would help.
Thanks
Would this help me get hired at a major? I tend to not meet that may mainline pilots, and hoping being in a hub would help.
Thanks
#2
Disinterested Third Party
Joined APC: Jun 2012
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If you think your ticket to hiring in is networking your way into the seat, then yes, it would. That won't get you hired, however. Personally, I wouldn't move unless the move benefitted me in terms of a shorter commute, or some other improvement in quality of life.
Moving is a big hassle. It's time and expense, forwarding mail, deposits, uhauls, and all that. If the move is for work (hope of work, not so much), fine. If it's to allow less time getting back and forth to work, great. If it's to be nearer relatives, or a dozen other legitimate reasons to relocate, dandy.
Living in a large city doesn't mean you'll be networking more; if that's the goal, spend more time during your commute hanging out and schmoozing. Personally, I don't do that and never have, but if you think you need it in your career, you can do it all day long without needing to move your residence.
Do what's best for you. I surely wouldn't make the move for that reason, though.
Moving is a big hassle. It's time and expense, forwarding mail, deposits, uhauls, and all that. If the move is for work (hope of work, not so much), fine. If it's to allow less time getting back and forth to work, great. If it's to be nearer relatives, or a dozen other legitimate reasons to relocate, dandy.
Living in a large city doesn't mean you'll be networking more; if that's the goal, spend more time during your commute hanging out and schmoozing. Personally, I don't do that and never have, but if you think you need it in your career, you can do it all day long without needing to move your residence.
Do what's best for you. I surely wouldn't make the move for that reason, though.
#4
I'm not on property any more, and I only have that at the rumor level....
#5
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#6
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And play some golf in Peachtree City, GA.
#7
Assuming you have wife/kids, I wouldn't do it for that reason unless you really want to live there anyway.
If you're single...your call. But if you do it, go somewhere you'll meet folks from a variety of airlines (ex Chicago).
If you're single...your call. But if you do it, go somewhere you'll meet folks from a variety of airlines (ex Chicago).
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