Who Here is Actively looking to get out?
04-13-2010, 01:54 PM
#22
First Rule of Fight Club
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: My seat smells like cat pee
Posts: 1,536
Now I need a cigar to relax. You got me all worked up again. I manage to do this to myself about once a month. Hoping that I don't get recalled before I get a chance to try a new position.
04-13-2010, 02:03 PM
#24
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: 744 CA
Posts: 4,772
I pulled the trigger so to speak in 1994.... was out for 13 years... for me... and ME I only speak... it was the worst thing I ever did. I am truly glad for those who move on and find what they are looking for. For me personally its not in a regular job.
It is certainly a personal decision made by each and every person. I would never judge someone's reasoning. Good luck to all.
It is certainly a personal decision made by each and every person. I would never judge someone's reasoning. Good luck to all.
04-13-2010, 02:25 PM
#26
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: 744 CA
Posts: 4,772
For me yes. But that's just me. I totally understand reasons that people get out of the business. EVERYONE's situation is different and I respect that. For me personally getting out of flying just meant different manure in different pastures.... but let me reiterate... these are my feelings.... YMMV. Again, good luck to all.
04-13-2010, 02:26 PM
#27
Reserve Indefinitely
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 178
Making the change....
I have also thought about making a career change. Although since I dont have a degree, and i have a ton in school loans is making the jump hard. I have been furloughed as well as others and now the hard decision is do I stay in my current everyday job, find a new one or accept the recall (when and if that happens); and hope that the industry gets better.
04-13-2010, 02:30 PM
#28
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,044
I'll say this for those ready to bail. The grass does get greener. I didn't think that going from the regionals to the majors would be that much different, but it has been. I'm still very happy with the job. That's not to say that I don't miss friends/family when I'm on the road (I do a lot), but last month I had 23 days at home for 76 hours pay. A somewhat rare exception, but there aren't many jobs that can offer that. The majors WILL BE hiring a lot in the next 5-15 years. Maybe pursue the aviation passion and get another job to supplement income and drop days at the airline so you are home more but still get to do what you like some of the time.
Sure, when I wake up I'm not tripping over myself to get to work, but I sure don't mind going to do something that I still love to do. YMMV. Good luck.
Sure, when I wake up I'm not tripping over myself to get to work, but I sure don't mind going to do something that I still love to do. YMMV. Good luck.
04-13-2010, 02:31 PM
#29
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: Groundlooped and liking it
Posts: 266
Commuting will make a guy quit, leaving a captain spot at a major, as evidenced by a guy I recently met, who now works at another major in management and wishes he could get back on the line. I'm always looking for something better, but only if I can work for myself. The thought of not getting to fly is less scary when the dollar signs on the other side are bigger.
Joey, what prompted the change from the SAAB name anyway?
Joey, what prompted the change from the SAAB name anyway?
04-13-2010, 02:48 PM
#30
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 117
In the past few years I seriously thought about a career change a few times for various reason (primarily money). In the end, 40K/yr isn't a lot, but I couldn't find anything else that would allow me to have an avg 15 days off (25 nights) a month (and credit 100hrs), I can pretty much drop all of it if I wanted to. I live in base, do day trips/two day trips so I'm home more than I want to be. Travel whenever I feel like it. Have time for the gym everyday. Happily married, when it's time for kids, I can either do the routine that I do now or I'll drop all my trips except maybe two two day trips a month, or take family leave, or bid part time. Life is good.
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