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09-11-2008, 11:13 PM
#31
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Posts: 112
Originally Posted by SkyHigh
Flying is fun but sitting nearly motionless for 6 hours in a dark, cold and silent tube when you are supposed to be sleeping is miserable.
I much preferred to fly during the living hours. My guess is that most people prefer that as well. I can't imagine how those international long haul guys do it. Man, no thanks.
Skyhigh
I much preferred to fly during the living hours. My guess is that most people prefer that as well. I can't imagine how those international long haul guys do it. Man, no thanks.
Skyhigh
Last edited by Careercfi; 09-12-2008 at 04:01 AM.
09-12-2008, 05:52 AM
#32
Self Employed.
Joined APC: May 2005
Position: Corporate Pilot
Posts: 7,119
Money and Happiness
I just read an article about taller people. One of the stated facts was that:
"People with more education have higher income and higher status jobs, and they earn more money. Money, in turn, is a powerful predictor of life satisfaction."
Money is an important factor in life satisfaction and happiness. Just yesterday the local flight school raised their prices by 10%. A Cessna 152 now rents for $98 per hour.
SkyHigh
"People with more education have higher income and higher status jobs, and they earn more money. Money, in turn, is a powerful predictor of life satisfaction."
Money is an important factor in life satisfaction and happiness. Just yesterday the local flight school raised their prices by 10%. A Cessna 152 now rents for $98 per hour.
SkyHigh
09-12-2008, 09:21 AM
#33
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Posts: 3,048
If you don't dislike medicine, take the job that pays real money. Buy a Cirrus. A brand new SR-20-G3 is about $330k. They'll finance. Turbo about $600k.
If you were able to get hired at a regional once, believe me, some regional will hire you at some point in the future (for peasant wages), if that's what you ultimately decide is better.
I went from a job that paid 6 figures to accept $19.25/hr. But I'm probably in a unique life position, compared to most new hire airline pilots. I already have a 7 figure house in paradise that I've lived in for almost a decade. I have other sources of income. I've owned a few planes, and even have my own little airport.
Go out and get those things that make you comfortable, since you have the resources to make that happen. The airlines will still be here, in one form or another, when/if you come back.
Besides, you've already earned the bragging rights. Take lots of pictures to show the grandkids someday.
If you were able to get hired at a regional once, believe me, some regional will hire you at some point in the future (for peasant wages), if that's what you ultimately decide is better.
I went from a job that paid 6 figures to accept $19.25/hr. But I'm probably in a unique life position, compared to most new hire airline pilots. I already have a 7 figure house in paradise that I've lived in for almost a decade. I have other sources of income. I've owned a few planes, and even have my own little airport.
Go out and get those things that make you comfortable, since you have the resources to make that happen. The airlines will still be here, in one form or another, when/if you come back.
Besides, you've already earned the bragging rights. Take lots of pictures to show the grandkids someday.
09-12-2008, 04:57 PM
#34
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Posts: 384
Tonywilliams is really liv'n the dream! I'm jealous bro. Couldn't agree more with TW's comments. Take the job and come back to slave wages in the future when your bored of being rich! LOL
Last edited by Rnav; 09-12-2008 at 09:04 PM.
09-12-2008, 05:26 PM
#35
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Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: C172R, Student
Posts: 8
Go for the medical job, but keep flying a little bit here and there if u can. Earn a bucketload of cash and when/if an airline boom happens again, get straight in on it.
09-12-2008, 07:19 PM
#36
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Posts: 112
"Money, in turn, is a powerful predictor of life satisfaction."
You'll forget about flying and the terrible times behind you in no time.
How much money do you make with posting here Sky?
09-13-2008, 07:46 AM
#37
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Position: Math Teacher
Posts: 2,274
Careercfi:
Not trying to start anything... but I'm just kinda curious as to why the dislike for SkyHigh. True, not everyone agrees with his statements, however with 3,750 posts it's obvious that he is staying within the parameters that the Mods have set.
Trust me, he ain't going nowhere and I for one am glad. He brings balance.
atp
Not trying to start anything... but I'm just kinda curious as to why the dislike for SkyHigh. True, not everyone agrees with his statements, however with 3,750 posts it's obvious that he is staying within the parameters that the Mods have set.
Trust me, he ain't going nowhere and I for one am glad. He brings balance.
atp
09-13-2008, 08:53 AM
#38
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Hi ATP,
I agree with your comments. Y'know even though some of his posts are overly negative, Skyhigh provides a counterpoint to the majority of the other posters here. There would be no conversation and debate without his "yang" to everyone else's "ying". Imagine how boring it would be if he wasn't here? We'd all be singing kumbaya and holding hands. Besides, he takes alot of beating and keeps posting about his experience in the industry. Many of us may criticize him, but how many can say we've been and done the things he has in the industry? Walk in his shoes before you out right dismiss his comments...
I agree with your comments. Y'know even though some of his posts are overly negative, Skyhigh provides a counterpoint to the majority of the other posters here. There would be no conversation and debate without his "yang" to everyone else's "ying". Imagine how boring it would be if he wasn't here? We'd all be singing kumbaya and holding hands. Besides, he takes alot of beating and keeps posting about his experience in the industry. Many of us may criticize him, but how many can say we've been and done the things he has in the industry? Walk in his shoes before you out right dismiss his comments...
09-13-2008, 07:11 PM
#39
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Posts: 112
Originally Posted by atpwannabe
Careercfi:
Not trying to start anything... but I'm just kinda curious as to why the dislike for SkyHigh. True, not everyone agrees with his statements, however with 3,750 posts it's obvious that he is staying within the parameters that the Mods have set.
Trust me, he ain't going nowhere and I for one am glad. He brings balance.
atp
Not trying to start anything... but I'm just kinda curious as to why the dislike for SkyHigh. True, not everyone agrees with his statements, however with 3,750 posts it's obvious that he is staying within the parameters that the Mods have set.
Trust me, he ain't going nowhere and I for one am glad. He brings balance.
atp
. He's not willing or not able to make the sacrifices this profession can demand and blames the industry for it.
09-13-2008, 07:44 PM
#40
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Position: UPS 757/767 Capt ONT
Posts: 4,357
"insulting the most sucessful $500K doctor"
It was 300K....
"but how many can say we've been and done the things he has in the industry?"
I can.
"Walk in his shoes before you out right dismiss his comments..."
I did. I've met the guy, flown his plane, he knows my first CFI, and I grew up 25 miles from where he now lives. We started our careers in much the same fashon.
I walked in his shoes right up until he made the wise personal choice to walk away from the career. This job isn't for everybody. To each his own.
My problem with Sky is he refuses to take personal responsibility for where he ended up. Instead, he unreservededly bashes the career that many of us have found to worthy of our time. I have a problem with that. And that's why I'm here...
It was 300K....
"but how many can say we've been and done the things he has in the industry?"
I can.
"Walk in his shoes before you out right dismiss his comments..."
I did. I've met the guy, flown his plane, he knows my first CFI, and I grew up 25 miles from where he now lives. We started our careers in much the same fashon.
I walked in his shoes right up until he made the wise personal choice to walk away from the career. This job isn't for everybody. To each his own.
My problem with Sky is he refuses to take personal responsibility for where he ended up. Instead, he unreservededly bashes the career that many of us have found to worthy of our time. I have a problem with that. And that's why I'm here...
