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mikeham88 · May 7th, 2008, 11:56

Some more info about me. Just hoping to get some more information.

At my current job I make $13k a year. As I said before I'm 19. I still live with my father. I have a girlfriend that I'm pretty serious with ( almost a year) but I've discussed this with her and even brought her to a local FBO so she could ask questions to someone who actually flies for a living. She's understanding about me wanting to pursue my dream. Said girlfriend and I have discussed moving in together. I know that at 13k a month that is not possible to live with even by myself.

So I guess my question is, is it possible to live with a girlfriend on beginning regional pay? If the girlfriend has a job and she is supporting of my dream? Who can also enjoy her own time alone. (I believe that leaves me to have more freedom in job choice)

I'd always figured the pay could be better than what I'm getting for 40 hours a week.

In my current profession I'd have to work 2-3 more years at 13-15k a year and probably live with my father.

Then from there I would have to apply to a company or start my own. After having to become a P.I. Which takes a couple years. I'm not happy I'm not paid and the opportunity at this job may not exist. I'm a grunt. Who does the leg work.

So even with all the grim news that I've heard on the JC forums would a flight career be worth it?

Another question. Making 13k a year and working 40hrs a week. It would take an exponentially long amount of time for me to even get my PPL. So I would assume that I need to take a loan out. Is that worth it? I really want to move out of this rut and into the next stage of my life.

I know that this was partially rant and partially question. But I am in need of all the opinions and information possible.

If any pilots in the N ATL area I live near (RYY) could PM me I'd love to get some talk time with you pilots!

Thanks again!

May 7th, 2008, 11:56	#8
mikeham88 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton Posts: 24	Re: Wannabe pilot in North ATL area Some more info about me. Just hoping to get some more information. At my current job I make $13k a year. As I said before I'm 19. I still live with my father. I have a girlfriend that I'm pretty serious with ( almost a year) but I've discussed this with her and even brought her to a local FBO so she could ask questions to someone who actually flies for a living. She's understanding about me wanting to pursue my dream. Said girlfriend and I have discussed moving in together. I know that at 13k a month that is not possible to live with even by myself. So I guess my question is, is it possible to live with a girlfriend on beginning regional pay? If the girlfriend has a job and she is supporting of my dream? Who can also enjoy her own time alone. (I believe that leaves me to have more freedom in job choice) I'd always figured the pay could be better than what I'm getting for 40 hours a week. In my current profession I'd have to work 2-3 more years at 13-15k a year and probably live with my father. Then from there I would have to apply to a company or start my own. After having to become a P.I. Which takes a couple years. I'm not happy I'm not paid and the opportunity at this job may not exist. I'm a grunt. Who does the leg work. So even with all the grim news that I've heard on the JC forums would a flight career be worth it? Another question. Making 13k a year and working 40hrs a week. It would take an exponentially long amount of time for me to even get my PPL. So I would assume that I need to take a loan out. Is that worth it? I really want to move out of this rut and into the next stage of my life. I know that this was partially rant and partially question. But I am in need of all the opinions and information possible. If any pilots in the N ATL area I live near (RYY) could PM me I'd love to get some talk time with you pilots! Thanks again!