Should I leave?
08-31-2020, 12:10 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer
He would only take a LOA. Can the company make him stay away even longer involuntary?
If a LOA is available that changes the dynamics completely. But we don't know what his contract allows for.
08-31-2020, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Richmond454
Yeah. I was really looking forward to the pay increase and being a captain. It would have been nice to be able to do things that I haven’t been able to do the past few years. Going on a nice vacation, not having a roommate, not Staying at a crash pad and having something besides soup and sandwiches as the staple of my diet. I knew what I was getting into when I pursued aviation. I budgeted for about 3 years of FO pay figuring I could upgrade around the 2 year mark which was a reasonable assumption when I started. But everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.
Thanks for all the comments. It’s a lot of good inputs to consider. I’m surprised that 3 pages of comments I haven’t gotten a smart ass comment, snide remark, or political rant.
I put the question out for an LOA to my company and I’ll see what they say.
Thanks for all the comments. It’s a lot of good inputs to consider. I’m surprised that 3 pages of comments I haven’t gotten a smart ass comment, snide remark, or political rant.
I put the question out for an LOA to my company and I’ll see what they say.
It’s another to get stuck in the right seat at a regional only making 40-52k with poor QOL. Yeah....... That’s not a long term solution for someone with a family to support.
Do what you feel is the right thing for you and your family.
08-31-2020, 03:53 PM
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If you can see yourself doing it. Go! Even if you return to flying later you could regret the road not traveled.
Now on the seniority side of things. If you build time while there’s a drought in turbine and can get pic time eventually you’d be way better off. But the career is feast or famine. If that reality makes you want to go for the tangible now then go and remember you could always come back. But you will be returning to a regional as a FO at the bottom of the list.
Now on the seniority side of things. If you build time while there’s a drought in turbine and can get pic time eventually you’d be way better off. But the career is feast or famine. If that reality makes you want to go for the tangible now then go and remember you could always come back. But you will be returning to a regional as a FO at the bottom of the list.
08-31-2020, 04:31 PM
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Lots of different replies. Based on my understanding, OP is facing furlough. I say he allows the furlought to occur (joining thousands of dudes in the same boat), and pursue a potential second CAREER when that happens.
when hiring resumes ("if") his resume and career track
will look like everyone elses, which may be a good thing. Furloughed during COVID, outside nonflying job, recalled and back to cockpit.
Next best option is LOA.
worst option is "quit".
I say "let the furlough happen" then go from there.
when hiring resumes ("if") his resume and career track
will look like everyone elses, which may be a good thing. Furloughed during COVID, outside nonflying job, recalled and back to cockpit.
Next best option is LOA.
worst option is "quit".
I say "let the furlough happen" then go from there.
08-31-2020, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by senecacaptain
Lots of different replies. Based on my understanding, OP is facing furlough. I say he allows the furlought to occur (joining thousands of dudes in the same boat), and pursue a potential second CAREER when that happens.
when hiring resumes ("if") his resume and career track
will look like everyone elses, which may be a good thing. Furloughed during COVID, outside nonflying job, recalled and back to cockpit.
Next best option is LOA.
worst option is "quit".
I say "let the furlough happen" then go from there.
when hiring resumes ("if") his resume and career track
will look like everyone elses, which may be a good thing. Furloughed during COVID, outside nonflying job, recalled and back to cockpit.
Next best option is LOA.
worst option is "quit".
I say "let the furlough happen" then go from there.
Sounds to me that he's thinking of straight up bailing since upgrade didn't happen as expected.
08-31-2020, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyhayes
From the OP's initial post "Airline hasn’t sent out furlough notices yet but I’ll probably be safe if they do. "
Sounds to me that he's thinking of straight up bailing since upgrade didn't happen as expected.
Sounds to me that he's thinking of straight up bailing since upgrade didn't happen as expected.
you never know. maybe LOA is best solution.
08-31-2020, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyhayes
My assumption was based on the OP just leaving the industry (as I think that's what he was pondering).
If a LOA is available that changes the dynamics completely. But we don't know what his contract allows for.
If a LOA is available that changes the dynamics completely. But we don't know what his contract allows for.
09-01-2020, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Flyhayes
From the OP's initial post "Airline hasn’t sent out furlough notices yet but I’ll probably be safe if they do. "
Sounds to me that he's thinking of straight up bailing since upgrade didn't happen as expected.
Sounds to me that he's thinking of straight up bailing since upgrade didn't happen as expected.
09-01-2020, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkSideMoon
Some airlines let you volunteer for furlough if they’re furloughing people. And as a bonus you generally get the option to bypass until they recall everyone junior to you.
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