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60av8tor 01-11-2024 10:59 AM


Originally Posted by nene (Post 3749597)
This is also sort of a byproduct of having such a young pilot group. When you are in your early 20's you think $30K is like $300K. As you age, gain responsibilities, expenses and toys, you later realize that every $$$ can be put to good use.

Very good point. If you've been busting your hump for a decade or two, every dollar less than commensurate compensation feels more like a FU - especially with some of the RJ rates. Probably a much different view if your college, ramen, CFI days are a recent memory, which is happening more and more in the current hiring environment.

11atsomto 01-11-2024 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by Halon1211 (Post 3749454)
I look at it the other way around. Legacy pilots don’t get the quality of life that Spirit pilots get.

you have to ask yourself. Does that extra money make you that much happier or would you rather have quality of life?

I mean we are in unprecedented times that won't last.....but movement on the narrow body at UAL is much quicker than Spirit and Big Blue.....so new people gotta be askin....aaaaaa why stay here? For QOL that I don't yet have?

Bluediver 01-11-2024 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by nene (Post 3749597)
This is also sort of a byproduct of having such a young pilot group. When you are in your early 20's you think $30K is like $300K. As you age, gain responsibilities, expenses and toys, you later realize that every $$$ can be put to good use.

Think of all those Miata after market parts. The possibilities are endless!

spooldup 01-11-2024 06:23 PM


Originally Posted by Bluediver (Post 3749820)
Think of all those Miata after market parts. The possibilities are endless!

All those miata parts you can put on with your 20 days off and go race during the weekend!!!

Bluediver 01-11-2024 08:16 PM


Originally Posted by spooldup (Post 3749874)
All those miata parts you can put on with your 20 days off and go race during the weekend!!!

Real men race on dirt.

Beech Dude 01-12-2024 01:21 AM


Originally Posted by Halon1211 (Post 3749454)
I look at it the other way around. Legacy pilots don’t get the quality of life that Spirit pilots get.

you have to ask yourself. Does that extra money make you that much happier or would you rather have quality of life?


Originally Posted by Bluediver (Post 3749924)
Real men race on dirt.

Top post of forum. Good stuff.

Boxhound 01-12-2024 01:35 AM


Originally Posted by spooldup (Post 3749874)
All those miata parts you can put on with your 20 days off and go race during the weekend!!!

Miata?

MAN CARD-----REVOKED!!!

spooldup 01-12-2024 04:22 AM


Originally Posted by Bluediver (Post 3749924)
Real men race on dirt.

your right, let me park the miata next to my subaru and get to a rally event.

dirt, track, anything will be fun with the days off!

checkgear 01-12-2024 04:39 AM


Originally Posted by Boxhound (Post 3749949)
Miata?

MAN CARD-----REVOKED!!!

I hereby rescind your invitation to the Airline Pilot Miata Owners Club

CAirBear 01-13-2024 09:01 AM


Originally Posted by Tornado875 (Post 3749519)
This sentiment always makes me laugh, particularly when you occasionally have Ex Spirit pilots at legacies visit these forums and say "Yes, my QOL is much better now, I am making more money and working less" But some of you just put your fingers in your ears and act like they are deluded.

Exactly. Granted this BS was said by Halon (one of the biggest moron trolls here at NK, but this sentiment runs deep with some NK guys).

I left 10 months ago. I already bid 64% in base/fleet (the 🚌) and have 18 off this month. Currently perusing the ole APC on my Balcony finishing up a week long cruise. My life is completely dog$hit.

DTZ was great and I had a good 4 years at NK, but some of you have to truly start understanding that people’s lives aren’t miserable elsewhere. I absolutely love it where I’m at now.


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