She's not a suagr momma, she studdied just like you buddy. Did her residency for 13.00hr. Sound familiar. Youth wants to make 100k right away? Thats pretty funny. Pay your dues, then *****.

 

Do you understand that now that you've shed a little light on your past, the silver spoon is removed from your mouth, and I now think its great that you get to pursue your dreams?

What I don't agree with is you telling everyone to suck it up, when you do not know their past, or their story. Little remarks like working at home depot....

Maybe everyone is upset because theres people out there telling them to "suck it up", and just be happy they get to fly! Rather than to go out there and try to make the industry better.

Who knows.

 

Of course I want to make 100k right away. Who actually wants to work for $13/hr?

 

I understand its tough and I dont want to sound like an ass, I really hope anyone that has the dream can and will make it happen. Where there is a will, there is a way. If I were to **** anyone off, for that I am sorry. I just read so many posts that are negative that it makes me wonder why some people are doing this for a living. I did all of my training near Boston and the cost of living here is rediculous, so I know that it aint easy making ends meet on low pay. I believe I was directing my comments to the ones that ***** continuously about the pay. Again, sorry if my point came across to abrasive.

 

Sorry if I was condescending or rude also. =( I get frustrated when I read these forums sometimes as well.

 

Dear Mike,

What I mean by "200K Hail Mary" is that by the time one reaches a point where they could apply to a major they would have spent 200K on college, flight training, lost wages and added professional upgrades like a 737 type and interview prep. All that to get a slim chance at a major.

As far as my income goes I actually am embarrassed to say for fear of sounding arrogant. I can say that I have gone from living on unemployment in a two bedroom apartment four years ago with my wife and two kids to what most would consider a captains house on fairly significant acreage. I have Alaska Airlines FO's calling me to help them figure out how they can build homes as well. Whenever I ask them for help at Alaska they just laugh and think I am kidding. (they also probably know that I am a long ways from competitive these days) On my last venture I made more than a captains annual wage in only a few months.

The ironic thing is that had I been steadily working these last four years as a pilot I doubt I would of had the courage to attempt the things I have over the last few years. I had my back to the wall and have no other choice than to take some huge risks and so far they have paid off.

Skyhigh

 

My friend owns his own tree company and charges $1500.00 to drop a tree and grind the stump. Thats the going rate. I dont see why thats to high, look at the risk. What if he dropped it on your house. Besides he has to climb the tree with a chain saw and strip the limbs, then he has to drop it precisely in a safe area, like an approach. Then the ground crew saws the tree into a thousand pieces and chips the brush with a chipper wich is worth about 100k. Not to mention his bucket truck, and employees he has to pay and insurance premiums and fianlly paying his taxes. I would say $1400 is a fair price.

 

I used to have my own small building company so I know the costs of doing business. I cant tell you how many times I have seen a persons jaw drop when they get an estimate or final bill. But you have to see the big picture. Materials, labor, insurance, tools and risk? If you want a good job done then be prepared to pay. There are to amny ham 'N' eggers out there working out of a station wagon.

 

My friend owns his own tree company and charges $1500.00 to drop a tree and grind the stump. Thats the going rate. I dont see why thats to high, look at the risk. What if he dropped it on your house. Besides he has to climb the tree with a chain saw and strip the limbs, then he has to drop it precisely in a safe area, like an approach. Then the ground crew saws the tree into a thousand pieces and chips the brush with a chipper wich is worth about 100k. Not to mention his bucket truck, and employees he has to pay and insurance premiums and fianlly paying his taxes. I would say $1400 is a fair price.

 

Good enough. Sounds like you make over 200k/yr. Do you live like a king? I doubt it. You probably sock away as much as you can in anticipation of retirement. I guess you agree that 200k is a livable wage that is achievable by someone on the ball. I started my thread by answering the question about how much I think is decent.