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20Fathoms , 08-04-2022 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DeltaboundRedux

Marcus Aurelius "Mediations" is a must read for men over 30, and it would do well for those under 30 as well.

Better than the Bible, IMHO. (Not surprising, because there's a good chance the NT stole much from Greek/Roman stoic thought anyway. Your problems aren't that interesting, it's called the "human condition" for a reason)

Barring insane levels of persecution, happiness is BY FAR a state of mind more than anything.

Freudian slip? I wouldn’t mind old Marcus being our mediator as long as he doesn’t skimp on deadheads and Section 23.

#52

J3nkums , 08-04-2022 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyweight

”Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt

The happiest old guys aren’t happy because they are in the top 2% flying bIg IrOn.

Enjoy the process, celebrate the moments. Im at the right place because thats the company that called first.

Good for the guy that got hired 15 years my junior in 2014. Im happy for me, being me. Im not going to let the bad days or comparing irrelevancy ruin my fun.

Great post and good perspective 👏

#53

ZapBrannigan , 08-04-2022 05:45 AM

Furloughed Again?!

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Originally Posted by BluNK

This ^^ I’m currently at a ULCC pushing 50 and been here 10 years. Have an offer at what I always thought was my dream job (legacy). I know the first few years would suck, lack of control over my schedule, sitting in a crash pad until I could be based where I live again, pay, and that’s only if the music doesn’t stop. At 30 it’s an easy call to go, at 50 when you have vacations over major holidays, good schedules and decent pay it’s a lot harder of a decision. Mixing reality into the conversation is always a good idea.

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How will you feel when you're pushing 60, thinking about upgrading when (as an FO at that legacy) you've got vacations over major holidays, good schedules, and decent pay, and switching seats will result in commuting to weekend reserve, vacations in February and September, and lousy trips?

I vote stay where you are.

#54

Al Czervik , 08-04-2022 07:34 AM

You scratched my anchor

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Originally Posted by Flyweight

Probably one of the best posts I’ve seen on APC.

#55

DeltaboundRedux , 08-04-2022 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 20Fathoms

Freudian slip? I wouldn’t mind old Marcus being our mediator as long as he doesn’t skimp on deadheads and Section 23.

Snort!

Good catch.

#56

Otterbox , 08-04-2022 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BluNK

Unless you want to be a widebody FO, I’d probably just stay put tbh.

#57

captande , 08-04-2022 08:42 AM

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Regardless, being 50% at a legacy is better than being 1% at a regional. ExpressJet/Compass/TSA would probably agree. If you’ve got the offer from Delta/United don’t hold out for the offer from AA just because seniority. Get on a list don’t slip down them all waiting for a specific one, is my advice.

I’m 29 hired this year and will never crack 1% (forecasted), but I’ll still take 14 years sub 50% here over sticking it out at a regional waiting 4-5 years more for flow.

#58

BluNK , 08-06-2022 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by captande

I don’t think anyone would disagree that being 50% at a legacy is better than 1% at a regional. And being 29 it’s a great time to get on at a legacy. It’s much harder for those of us that are 50ish at major to make a move.

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