Ewfflyer

for the drama........

But seriously, I dread and enjoy reading this side of the site because obviously people are voluntarily or involuntarily getting put to the streets, but are finding something greater in life(and some can obviously make a living, and keep a hand in flying).

I would really enjoy seeing folks helping others out more than the blatent bickering over "My idea's right, yours is wrong, it'll never work, etc..." Each situation is individual as we are, so why not offer condolences and help in redirecting others towards a hopeful future?

No I'm not losing my job, nor do I feel I'll be in jeopardy in the near or distant future, but that doesn't really mean much either in retrospect. I feel this forum is a place to not only learn about what to do "if/when" it happens, but maybe to help predict the worst is coming.

So, not really looking for responses, but rather maybe some thoughtfulness in helping those folks that are unfortunately going through something we all fear, regardless if your 121/135/91 ops.

That is all, and good luck to those on the job hunt.

de727ups

Phamasuitacal sales. Can be done with an aviation degree and a short sales training program. Easy six figures, from what I hear. There was a guy at JC who left this to get into the regional F/O biz. Got out soon after to get back into medical sales. He had his own turbo arrow.

Moose

My wife did this for Eli Lilly. It was hard unrewarding work. A new rep makes around $55K a year and may or may not get quarterly bonuses. You spend a lot of time driving from doctor office to doctor office and filling out paperwork and doing computer entries. I don't think I would want to do it. Medical equipment sales is where you get into the 6 figures.

atpwannabe

You know guys....he's right!!!




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rickair7777

Numerous ex-military junior officers go down this road...most of them hate it. I have two friends who were so scarred after ten years they bailed on the workforce and are doing the mister-mom thing.

Research this one carefully...I think there are easier ways to make $100K.

Also the law changed a couple years ago...the reps no longer have free latitude to take physicians out for lunch, dinner, or on vacation boondoogles. This means less fun and more old-fashioned shoe-leather sales work.

I agree that equipment sales is better, but I don't think just anyone can get into that...you either need an engineering or medical background...I know an ex-nurse who does that, a well as some ex-military guys.

JoeyMeatballs

My fiances bonus, (her 4th of the year) was $31,000.00 pre-tax..........this was the largest bonus to date but her base is $70k or so.......Do it the Dr. 's wil llove the fact you fly an airliner, they can talk to you about their V-tails

As someone posted above there is a ton of driving (company car that pays for gas though), and a lot of computer "syncing" as she says..........

SkyHigh

I had a conversation with a city lineman the other day. He told me that there are a bunch of old timers who are due to retire nationwide and few young guys who are in the pipeline as apprentices. He went on to confirm my theory that all the trades and vocations are going to have shortages. Usually they pay well and offer solid benefits.

In addition anyone who has a background in renewable energy will do well.

Skyhigh

TonyMontana

One of the reps was in the office the other day, and he told me he made $110,000 last year with bonuses. Says he'll do better this year, as we are prescribing more of their line of meds.



I'll never get NEAR a V35