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I tried to live like Dad taught me. All pissing and moaning does is make you and those around you miserable. Doesn't make what's bothering you go away, just makes you miserable! So why do it?
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Dude (said with the most respectable tone I can make

), thank you so much for your positive attitude and bright outlook on life. This career field can have enough challenges as it is, and it's etremely inspiring to see your enthusiasm. As a flight instructor, all I see is the whining (these planes are hot, the planes are cold, there are no students, I work too much, I don't work enough, I hate the Assistant Chief [I can understand the last one...

]) and it's enough to drive one crazy. Seven out of ten times, it's the non-hackers that complain the most!!!!
I keep my head up and I'm enjoying the ride. Just wanted to say thanks for the good attitude - it keeps some of us going!!