This is Ridiculus
05-19-2008 | 01:46 PM
#21
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From: 757/767 FO
05-19-2008 | 01:58 PM
#22
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From: Guppy Commander
05-20-2008 | 05:14 AM
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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...
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.
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...
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.
05-20-2008 | 05:44 AM
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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.
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.
05-20-2008 | 07:33 AM
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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... 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.
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...
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.
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
