Is anyone considering cutting their losses and getting out of the industry?

Obviously the industry isn't what it use to be and the future doesn't look so appealing. Thousands on the street, age 65, and no hiring in sight.

I'm considering cutting my losses and doing the 9-5 so I can live a 'normal life'.

I would never consider such a thing!

I wouldn't mind getting out for a while (might not have a choice soon) but not out of flying altogether. And I would hope in the future things will pick up and look brighter and then I'll be back, I really do enjoy the flying.

I bailed never to return again in June. Happier for it. Check out the changing careers section.

I'm thinking of doing the same. I know I'll miss the flying, and hanging out with crews. I will enjoy being able to actually pay my car, rent AND cell phone payments. AT&T will be happy

left 121 ..... for a 91/135 gig... but not flying for a living.

I miss flying and the adventures that came with it. However, I am very addicted to living a more normal life. It is good to get up at the same hour everyday after a full night of uninterrupted sleep. I like having control of my day again. It makes me happy to have my weekends and holidays back.

And, I am sure glad that I am not facing another lay off again.

SkyHigh

I'm high on the sky !!

I actually turned in my resignation last week to the CP's office With the onset of furloughs looming and the thought of not moving anywhere in the industry for a while had me think it was time to make a proactive move before the music really stopped. I am going to miss the flying the ERJ-145, but seeing my son for the last couple of days I know I made the right decision. I hope to come back someday in the future when the industry is back on an upswing.

But for now I wish the best to my fellow aviators who continue to struggle and survive in the industry. No matter what company you fly for we are a "band of brothers" who have done and seen things only others will dream of...

Great choice-you'll be thanking yourself a year or two from now.

So what career field would you be going into if you left aviation? Just curious.