Consequences of delaying a class date?
07-07-2019, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahamasflyer
Give me some examples of big regrets that you or someone you know well has been though as a result of "taking the next class" when one had a clear cut opportunity to start earlier.
07-07-2019, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Pilotair
When you look back on your life you will wish you had spent more time with your family. Not more time at work. At least in my opinion. Seniority is important but I’m not sure a couple months or weeks is worth missing a family vacation.
07-07-2019, 05:48 PM
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YOU know the reason to get on someone’s seniority list ASAP. Your family will not fully understand it. Take care of your family if it’s at odds with your career. A few seniority spots is not the end of the world in today’s pilot market. Just my opinion.
07-07-2019, 07:14 PM
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It might sound harsh, but this isn't the last time you'll miss a family event. Delay a class or not, they'll still have to get used to you not being home all the time. You'll miss birthdays, holidays, etc. until you can hold it off. Then you'll upgrade and it'll start all over. Then you'll move up to a better job and do it all again.
07-07-2019, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by UnbeatenPath
It might sound harsh, but this isn't the last time you'll miss a family event. Delay a class or not, they'll still have to get used to you not being home all the time. You'll miss birthdays, holidays, etc. until you can hold it off. Then you'll upgrade and it'll start all over. Then you'll move up to a better job and do it all again.
Your family is important but without a job you can’t provide for them.
Get in class.
More numbers below you equals lesser chance of furlough when the next crisis hits.
Part of growing up is dealing with disappointments. Daddy is not always going to be there.
07-08-2019, 02:49 AM
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What he said. If this causes great pain for your family, do them a favor and get out now. You can be a professional pilot and have better control of your work life. You won’t find this at the airlines. (At least for a long time)
Originally Posted by UnbeatenPath
It might sound harsh, but this isn't the last time you'll miss a family event. Delay a class or not, they'll still have to get used to you not being home all the time. You'll miss birthdays, holidays, etc. until you can hold it off. Then you'll upgrade and it'll start all over. Then you'll move up to a better job and do it all again.
07-08-2019, 05:51 AM
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Thanks guys lots of good info. I should make it a bit more clear that they are not over the wall upset about me taking an earlier class,
just a bit disappointed.
I do have to disagree, to a certain extent at least, about this career being hard on family QOL. With a bit of seniority at the airlines one usually has more time with family than someone who works M-F 9-5 especially living in base and with a bit of seniority. Plus, at least when they are home, they are 100% off with absolutely no work obligations. I’ll NEVER go back to working a desk job again!
just a bit disappointed.
I do have to disagree, to a certain extent at least, about this career being hard on family QOL. With a bit of seniority at the airlines one usually has more time with family than someone who works M-F 9-5 especially living in base and with a bit of seniority. Plus, at least when they are home, they are 100% off with absolutely no work obligations. I’ll NEVER go back to working a desk job again!
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