New hire pay on reserve
#132
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Joined APC: Apr 2018
Posts: 417
#133
Like, ever.
$250k on fifth year isn’t hard. Apparently, fairly common. $300k is possible. And of course you have to work to get those numbers. Because duh.
#135
I think the issue here is everyone’s definition of “working hard” or “without breaking a sweat” is subjective. For some folks, having 12-13 off is great; others, 15-17 plus is ideal. It’s great to have choices at many different carriers. Times industry wide are good. Cheers to all.
#136
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Joined APC: Mar 2019
Position: Barbie Jet Radio Operator
Posts: 155
Money is obviously very important but I must say the massive QOL improvements I’ve enjoyed since leaving my prior carrier has made the pay cut much more bearable for me. Sure my paycheck is small but I get to spend so much more time with my family. Can’t wait for year 2 pay but am extremely thankful that I have this time with my family. Can’t put a price on that.
#137
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Joined APC: Mar 2018
Posts: 287
Money is obviously very important but I must say the massive QOL improvements I’ve enjoyed since leaving my prior carrier has made the pay cut much more bearable for me. Sure my paycheck is small but I get to spend so much more time with my family. Can’t wait for year 2 pay but am extremely thankful that I have this time with my family. Can’t put a price on that.
I’m just about to start training. I actually took my last flight at my now previous job yesterday. I spent 20 nights in hotels in October, but made a lot of money working for that company. I can’t wait for the QOL after I get out of training. The initial pay will definitely suck, especially since I’m about to go on training pay, but the money will come back. I’m ready for some family time next summer.
#139
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Joined APC: Feb 2019
Position: baller, shot caller
Posts: 964
Being a senior FO in base is a pretty sweet gig. I don't do four day trips unless it's some super sweet x list deal. I fly mostly turns, 2 days, and easy two leg 3 day trips down south. I'm rarely away from home more than 48 hours, which means less sodium infested airport food and more raw food cooked in my kitchen, better sleep quality in my own bed more frequently, and more workouts in my main gym.
I am not Mr. big money bags Fedex driving around in a lambo while picking up 22 year old Colombianas to go for a sunset cruise on my yacht, but I am healthier and happier than at any point in my career. I have a visible six pack, I'm not exhausted all the time, and I'm actually home enough to have a somewhat normal social life with normal people my age.
Last edited by SSlow; 11-08-2019 at 07:11 AM.
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