No, and I never will.newlygrounded wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:37 pm A few years ago I started with a goal of working for a big airline in a few years, I was in my mid 20's and didn't have to money to commit to flying so I just studied theory and saved up for the flying. 4 years later I've been flying as much as I can but due to weather and how busy schools have been I'm multiple years into getting a PPL and there is still no end in sight! A lot of drama at the school has really taken the wind out of my sails as well.
Even in the best of times a year ago the industry entails 5 or 6 years of poverty wages living somewhere far away (so all your income goes to rent) before you get get into one of our two major carriers. If you don't own a place you're SOL and unlikely to ever be able to afford ot buy one.
Even once your in the pay, and job security is pretty terrible for the first few years. It looks like things are actually going to be even worse after the recovery due to weak bargaining.
I'm not sure if anyone else will disagree but I feel if you're in your 20's or 30's this career will take a giant bite out of you, and washing out with leave you with a lot of regret.
Your points are valid and I don't disagree with you. I've had the bug since as far back as I can remember in my life and although the current situation sucks this is a great career. It takes a lot of inside work to look past the realities of our industry and the current situation. I started a bit later as a career changer with zero regrets. I've always believed in doing what you love and I am lucky to say that it actually pays off in how content with life one is. Then again, I'm not chasing $$$, the big house or the fancy car...
I don't judge anyone that gives up. Everyone has their reasons and people should do what's best for them.