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Originally Posted by Superpilot92 (Post 386449)

You just had to go and change your post didn't you? Was it to hard having a somewhat optimistic post? ;)

yes..every time I start feeling optimistic, reality (and a few beers) kick in....:D

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Originally Posted by Spaceman Spliff (Post 386450)

yes..every time I start feeling optimistic, reality (and a few beers) kick in....:D

Ahh,Its much easier in optimist world. We got a letter from our MEC the other day that said the recent meetings have been "very productive". so coming from us mean old NWA guys thats a good sign, right? ;)

Spaceman Spliff,

Are you a SW poolie? If so, what are you going to do?

Carl

I'm staying at DAL...very tough choice.

Spaceman,

Gutsy move Mav.........hang on at the bottom of Big D with pending merger or go feel the luv at SWA. Seroiusly though, that would be a very tough choice....how did you come to your decision? Good luck.

Agree, it's one of those things where I'll probably kick myself in a couple of years (or sooner). My wife and I want to live in Minneapolis close to our families. With the merger, I won't have to commute (eventually). I want to fly internationally again at some point, too.

SWA is at the top of the heap right now in pay, etc...but history indicates that they can't stay there forever. Or so I tell myself... :eek: And--very silly reason--I don't want to fly the same airplane for the rest of my career.

I'm sure those reasons sound lame, they would if I was reading them. But I'm at peace with the decision.

Spliff,

Actually, living where you want to live and not having to commute are good enough reasons to roll the dice and hope it all works out. Quality of life is one of the only things we still can somewhat control in this crazy job. Good on you and best of luck to you and your family.

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Originally Posted by Spaceman Spliff (Post 386832)

Not lame at all!

I had the same decision to make while furloughed from Delta in 1994 - I turned down a chance to interview at SWA. I couldn't see myself flying 4-6 legs a day in a 737 the rest of my career. I wanted to be an airline pilot to fly international, so here I am...

Is it the right decision?

Ask me in 16 years, but so far I'm happy with it.

Kevin

Don't worry...Be happy! (But buying a lottery ticket may still be a good idea.)

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Originally Posted by Spaceman Spliff (Post 386804)

I'm staying at DAL...very tough choice.

Best of luck, two great companies! Hopefully, it will work out for you. My crystal ball is always IMC.