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The allure of a 9-5 job when it comes to spending time with the family tends to be a trap. Once you factor in the commute, getting ready, prep for the next day, etc etc, you quickly realize that you can’t really get much family time in during the week anyway. If you work more than 40hr/wk, forget about it—working for the weekend, as mentioned earlier.
If I had my pick, I’d rather be GONE 14 days and home the rest. It’s actually way more family time in real world conditions...especially if you live in base.
For me, COVID was the final nail in the coffin for my professional flying career...unless this whole thing turns around much faster than expected. I’ll be one of those “9-5” drones soon enough. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about flying (even gets into my dreams). I loved every minute of it while it lasted.
If I were you, I’d stick around unless you find something that you just HAVE to try...and not because of the salary, either. Something that stirs your loins, so to speak.
Originally Posted by firefighterplt
Lots of great advice.The allure of a 9-5 job when it comes to spending time with the family tends to be a trap. Once you factor in the commute, getting ready, prep for the next day, etc etc, you quickly realize that you can’t really get much family time in during the week anyway. If you work more than 40hr/wk, forget about it—working for the weekend, as mentioned earlier.
If I had my pick, I’d rather be GONE 14 days and home the rest. It’s actually way more family time in real world conditions...especially if you live in base.
For me, COVID was the final nail in the coffin for my professional flying career...unless this whole thing turns around much faster than expected. I’ll be one of those “9-5” drones soon enough. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about flying (even gets into my dreams). I loved every minute of it while it lasted.
If I were you, I’d stick around unless you find something that you just HAVE to try...and not because of the salary, either. Something that stirs your loins, so to speak.
There’s no substitute for being home. Even if you’re working. I’ve had to do both and I understand you’re basically 5 days on 2 days off in the real world but you’re still home. Being gone for half the month flying still adds up even if you are home the other half. The main issue here is if one will miss flying working non aviation. If you’re an av geek chances are you will. If you became a pilot to pay the bills too, you probably won’t.