Regional Pilots: The New Year

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12-31-2008 | 09:01 AM

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Oskeewowow

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I dodged a furlough by 4 numbers. I'm extremely grateful to be where I am, considering the position of a lot of guys like Rob who are 0 for 2, due to no fault of their own. Like TD, I had many sleepless nights in 2008. Here's to a better 2009!

12-31-2008 | 09:20 AM

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I didn't dodge that ridiculous furlough (how's our reserve coverage again?). However it was short lived. I'm grateful to be back but I have about 4 months of back pay and a new contract owed to me. I hope the captains I fly with like LRC...

How about we make 2009 the year we start taking back what we gave up?

12-31-2008 | 11:32 AM

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ExperimentalAB

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OlyRob

Well, I don't think 2009 can be much worse for me...went through a company shutdown and a furlough.

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Originally Posted by deltamd90

second that.....happy new year

And I third that -- Let's do it better this year!

12-31-2008 | 03:57 PM

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powrful1

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Happy Nude Year to all.....and to all a good Drink!

12-31-2008 | 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OlyRob

Well, I don't think 2009 can be much worse for me...went through a company shutdown and a furlough.

Right there with ya, Rob. 0 for 2 in the airline jobs for 2008. S&P drops 38%. IRA and the kid's 529 are in the outhouse. 2008...don't let the door hit you on the a$$ on the way out.

I miss the D52 crew.

12-31-2008 | 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilotpip

2008 was a rough year. Here's to a better 2009.

I did my last leg and landing (at least for a while) this evening, Im officially on furlough in the AM, but 2009 will be better for all of us I hope

Tommorow I furlough, tonight I DRINK, friday I start working on the ATP written... Remember guys we've all made it this far, hang in and when the door slams in your face look for another door, I wish only the best for the upcoming year for all pilots, (even the ones who ticked me off ...lol),
in two hours we all have a fresh start in the next year, yesterday is gone, and as low as we went this year I think we can honestly say it has to look up....Kiss and hug those closest to you, and keep your family close, if you have your family, your faith, and a little hope we will all pull through...good luck and LET ME RAISE A GLASS TO ALL OF YOU WHO WEATHERED 2008....

01-01-2009 | 03:35 AM

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tangoindia

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Nothing beats a positive attitude. Best of luck to all of you riding this industry. Great things will come. Be safe.

01-01-2009 | 06:01 AM

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Wheels up

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Just another year to keep all pilots "barefoot and pregnant" while the execs rake in the cash. They're partying up in the most exclusive nightclubs while you're swilling a beer in a crashpad somewhere.

01-01-2009 | 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Wheels up

I agree, we need to work to live, not live to work. Don't let this sh*tty career dictate your life. I grew very tired last year of worrying, and my life has been much better, at least my mental state.

To my brothers & Sisters in this whacked out Industry, Happy New Years to you & yours