Are there going to be CFI's anymore?
02-11-2007 | 09:16 AM
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What really would suck would to be living in poverty as an old man and looking back on a life of bland hotel rooms, empty apartments, empty life and bank accounts.
Accountants do the job because they receive a significant benefit in return.
There is a price for everything. An aviation life is expensive on many levels.
SkyHigh
Accountants do the job because they receive a significant benefit in return.
There is a price for everything. An aviation life is expensive on many levels.
SkyHigh
02-12-2007 | 04:43 AM
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My theory is that people who become pilots have a bit if Peter Pan Syndrome. They don't want to grow up and choose what to them seems like a job that avoids most of the expectations and requirements of being an adult. In time most pilots realise that they have the capacity to grow up after all but are stuck in a job that keeps them in a nomadic college room mate type lifestyle and find it difficult to get out.
SKyHigh
02-12-2007 | 04:59 AM
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I didn't think so either however since being laid off I have found a line of work that is much more satisfying than flying but less fun. I am sure anyone here could do the same.
My theory is that people who become pilots have a bit if Peter Pan Syndrome. They don't want to grow up and choose what to them seems like a job that avoids most of the expectations and requirements of being an adult. In time most pilots realise that they have the capacity to grow up after all but are stuck in a job that keeps them in a nomadic college room mate type lifestyle and find it difficult to get out.
SKyHigh
My theory is that people who become pilots have a bit if Peter Pan Syndrome. They don't want to grow up and choose what to them seems like a job that avoids most of the expectations and requirements of being an adult. In time most pilots realise that they have the capacity to grow up after all but are stuck in a job that keeps them in a nomadic college room mate type lifestyle and find it difficult to get out.
SKyHigh
02-12-2007 | 05:03 AM
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Well
Hmm... Perhaps... My theory is that if I (personally) were meant to be something else, then I would be there already. This IS what I want to do professionally. This IS what I find satisfying, rewarding and fun! I'm not saying every aspect is great, and to do so would be a lie. I already know what your opinion on the airline profession is, and I respect it... However, I have chosen which path I will walk, now it is time to see where it leads... I'm not sure what you are implying, but I can assure you that I am no Peter Pan, nor do I try to avoid adulthood... I'm just another guy who's trying to make it...
However I would keep one eye on the exit if I were you.SkyHigh
02-12-2007 | 01:10 PM
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Well hes gotta point there, I mean this is the most unstable industry out there, not to mention you could be the best pilot flying for an airline with 15,000 hrs and get furloughed only to get on with another airline behind people with years and years, as well as thousands of hours less than you, and you are beneath them, that is rediculous, we should all have ALPA senioriry numbers
Your seniority number is based on when you joined ALPA (screw teamsters, cuz it pretty much singles out gojets from the seniority list)
02-12-2007 | 11:36 PM
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It also singles out Horizon from the program, which is a very classy airline, so no that wouldnt be a good idea.
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