Originally Posted by DMC12 (Post 1476885)

People expect so much but get disappointed by reality. In both of these cases, too bad, I did prepare.

Originally Posted by Grumble (Post 1477019)

I have no dog in this hunt, but failing to admit that luck had anything to do with your success to this point is completely disingenuous. I know dozens of guys that walked the same path as you, kept their nose clean, worked hard, and chased their dream only to have the misfortune of multiple furloughs and bankruptcys of the late 90's and early 2000's.

Opportunity is the intersection of luck and preparation so try not to give yourself too much credit, but congrats on your fortunes.

Originally Posted by DMC12 (Post 1476869)

Absolutely. I don't know about you, but my paycheck is made out to me. I got into this business because "I" wanted to fly airplanes and "I" wanted to fly for a major airline.

I did not get into this business so I can carry the weight of the pilot group on my shoulders. I could care less.

I followed a narrow path in college and sacrificed while some of my friends were partying all the time and chasing tale. I got on at CAL in 2005 due to that work and preparation finally meeting a little luck and here I am.

Do I feel bad that a lot of my college friends just got bumped by a bunch of UAL furloughees, nope, they choose that path to delay their career progress while I always took the first regional upgrade and got stuck in bases that I did not want to be in, etc.

Justice is served and that is how it plays out....

Anyone that does not like this post is most likely a democrat.

Originally Posted by A320 (Post 1477075)

I'm not a Democrat but maybe some day you will grow the EFF up!

Originally Posted by gettinbumped (Post 1477080)

Nope. He won't. His left arm is going to get tired from yanking all that gear though, because I can't imagine anyone giving him a landing.

Originally Posted by Grumble (Post 1477019)

I have no dog in this hunt, but failing to admit that luck had anything to do with your success to this point is completely disingenuous. I know dozens of guys that walked the same path as you, kept their nose clean, worked hard, and chased their dream only to have the misfortune of multiple furloughs and bankruptcys of the late 90's and early 2000's. Many made it to the majors, some are still at the regional level, many more quit aviation all together. There is no predicting the future in this business beyond the next 4 weeks.

Opportunity is the intersection of luck and preparation so try not to give yourself too much credit, but congrats on your fortunes.

Originally Posted by David Watts (Post 1477006)

Here is an earlier post by you.

" What am I missing, the list seems fair...

I am a 2005 CAL guy and I don't see a problem with the list. I am merged in with 1998 UAL pilots.

I was born in 1976, all of the UAL pilots near me in seniority were born in the early 1960s...."

I was no math major, buuuuuttttt born in 1976 does not = 35 :)

Keep up the good work:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by TenYearsGone (Post 1476965)

DMC12, you are probably just trying to rouse a little temper for entertainment purposes ;) In all honesty, good luck and enjoy your new company.

TEN

Originally Posted by DMC12 (Post 1477093)

I disagree, some people made bad choices, .....

Choices have a lot to do with it.

You are only as good/bad as your last decision.....