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Originally Posted by learflyer  Have you ever been to this forum? They added a section for folks getting out, and what they're doing now....
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Whoa, I was just on that site and in that section. Here is my spill.
I have step out of aviation for awhile to get into the IT field. This was in 2006 when I decided to go to college again for IT. Strange that many of us consider the IT field. It was a two year program that lasted one semester for me. I searched and searched for IT jobs in my area and I found one company that was willing to let me help repair computers on Saturdays for a free lunch sandwich. I was also in the process of piecing together my own computer (some say building but just... no) by parts so I went two Saturdays in a row and learned about my own project I was putting together. I was told in the area that there are 4 computer repair shops around and every year one opens up and another shuts down. I finished out the last four weeks of that school quarter and never looked back again. Maybe I was in the wrong part of the business. Maybe it is because I was and still in New Orleans. Do some homework before setting foot on new turf.
I have had many low paying jobs ($0.75-$3.00 above min. wage) I took in order for me to work in and out of aviation to survive (fixing to do part time oil changes soon). My 10 year job history is horrible. I have a 4 year degree in aviation which does nothing. I actually put my degree that I ripped in small pieces in the oven till it started melting and smoking up the whole house. I had been just turned down by DHL, a driver position, because they thought I would only end up flying again and I would not last long at all. Man, I really wanted that job. I also got the "you're over qualified" remark. Other than aviation I leave the fact that I have a degree off my applications!
I am 31 and I'm giving flying another chance for 3 more years max if I can handle it. I don't have all the answers but maybe you found just one here and that would make me happy. I'll trade shoes with most of you. Sure, go for it, step out and give me greater chances for tomorrow
. I wish you luck on your new roads that lay ahead.