I just quit my job

Wannabe2 · June 18th, 2002, 17:35

I just quit my job. I will be attending Comair in the fall. I am sort of freaking out. I am very excited but quite nervous about the whole thing too. I just had to tell somebody. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Visceral · June 18th, 2002, 20:17

You have anything lined up between now and the fall, or was now just a convenient time to quit? Its a big leap of faith to start on course, but you've got to follow the dream! Good luck

pscraig · June 18th, 2002, 21:14

I wish you the best of luck. I have my resignation letter typed, just trying to figure out when to drop the news. I'm not going until Dec, but it feels like tomorrow yet an eternity....

ready2fly · June 19th, 2002, 07:06

Best of luck, Wannabe2!! Keep us posted on your experience at Comair!

Astin · June 19th, 2002, 09:05

I'm jealous Wannabe. I'm doing the flying thing part time, and it is really difficult to stay motivated w/ work. I catch myself staring out of my office window every 5 minutes looking at planes.
Ready2fly, how is your progress coming along? Is your private exam coming pretty soon? Are you going to try to instruct for the FBO you are currently flying with?

Wannabe2 · June 19th, 2002, 09:11

Visceral,

I will be working for anywhere from two weeks up to the end of July. I told my boss to let me know how long he wanted me. My wife is a teacher and has a good portion of the summer off, so around the first of August we'll head out on a month-long road trip from Washington (state) to Florida. She'll fly back here and I'll start school in Sept.

Other than that, we are buying a condo and selling the house, so I will be busy moving, painting etc. I will probably play some golf too.

ready2fly · June 19th, 2002, 09:16

Hey Astin: training is coming right along. Started April 20th and currently have 25 hours under my belt, have soloed thriee times, and have done two cross crountries with my instructor. We start night work tonight (wx permitting).

I'm scheduled to take the written on July 3rd and have been studying my tail off and doing practice tests on line to get ready.

My hopes are to instruct at my FBO, yes! I have spoken to my instructor about that and he has said that he truly thinks that I have a great shot at being hired after I complete my training ....let's hope he's right.

How about yourself? (you can hit me back on Private if you don't want to take up the space here).

Fly safe!
r2f

Astin · June 19th, 2002, 14:00

Ready2fly,

I'm about 1 1/2 months away from my commercial. I've already completed my multi-engine instrument, and am now trying to knock out the rest. As for after that, I need to make some decisions between a couple of choices, instructing for the school I go to being one. It's gone pretty quickly, but not fast enough for me. Good luck on the sel exam.

d_gelling · June 19th, 2002, 21:50

I just quit my job at a huge financial information company a few weeks ago. It feels good. I start in September at FSI. The anticipation is killing me.

Good luck to all of us!

Wannabe2 · June 20th, 2002, 10:36

Good luck!

Tbone · June 20th, 2002, 10:36

I'm right there with you fellas. I just turned down a nice cushy offer in an unforgiving tech market to get back to doing what I love. No more computer screens, flourescent lights, or crappy office sludge coffee. I'm heading to ATP in the fall. Until then, lots of studying, a little golf, and the satisfaction of knowing I'm doing the right thing. Giddyup!

June 18th, 2002, 17:35	#1
Wannabe2 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 224	I just quit my job I just quit my job. I will be attending Comair in the fall. I am sort of freaking out. I am very excited but quite nervous about the whole thing too. I just had to tell somebody. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

June 18th, 2002, 20:17	#2
Visceral Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 293	Re: I just quit my job You have anything lined up between now and the fall, or was now just a convenient time to quit? Its a big leap of faith to start on course, but you've got to follow the dream! Good luck

June 18th, 2002, 21:14	#3
pscraig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,021	Re: I just quit my job I wish you the best of luck. I have my resignation letter typed, just trying to figure out when to drop the news. I'm not going until Dec, but it feels like tomorrow yet an eternity....

June 19th, 2002, 07:06	#4
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,080	Re: I just quit my job Best of luck, Wannabe2!! Keep us posted on your experience at Comair!

June 19th, 2002, 09:05	#5
Astin Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 94	Re: I just quit my job I'm jealous Wannabe. I'm doing the flying thing part time, and it is really difficult to stay motivated w/ work. I catch myself staring out of my office window every 5 minutes looking at planes. Ready2fly, how is your progress coming along? Is your private exam coming pretty soon? Are you going to try to instruct for the FBO you are currently flying with?

June 19th, 2002, 09:11	#6
Wannabe2 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 224	Re: I just quit my job Visceral, I will be working for anywhere from two weeks up to the end of July. I told my boss to let me know how long he wanted me. My wife is a teacher and has a good portion of the summer off, so around the first of August we'll head out on a month-long road trip from Washington (state) to Florida. She'll fly back here and I'll start school in Sept. Other than that, we are buying a condo and selling the house, so I will be busy moving, painting etc. I will probably play some golf too.

June 19th, 2002, 09:16	#7
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,080	Re: I just quit my job Hey Astin: training is coming right along. Started April 20th and currently have 25 hours under my belt, have soloed thriee times, and have done two cross crountries with my instructor. We start night work tonight (wx permitting). I'm scheduled to take the written on July 3rd and have been studying my tail off and doing practice tests on line to get ready. My hopes are to instruct at my FBO, yes! I have spoken to my instructor about that and he has said that he truly thinks that I have a great shot at being hired after I complete my training ....let's hope he's right. How about yourself? (you can hit me back on Private if you don't want to take up the space here). Fly safe! r2f

June 19th, 2002, 14:00	#8
Astin Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 94	Re: I just quit my job Ready2fly, I'm about 1 1/2 months away from my commercial. I've already completed my multi-engine instrument, and am now trying to knock out the rest. As for after that, I need to make some decisions between a couple of choices, instructing for the school I go to being one. It's gone pretty quickly, but not fast enough for me. Good luck on the sel exam.

June 19th, 2002, 21:50	#9
d_gelling Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 137	Re: I just quit my job I just quit my job at a huge financial information company a few weeks ago. It feels good. I start in September at FSI. The anticipation is killing me. Good luck to all of us!

June 20th, 2002, 10:36	#10
Wannabe2 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 224	Re: I just quit my job Good luck!

June 20th, 2002, 10:36	#11
Tbone Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 76	Re: I just quit my job I'm right there with you fellas. I just turned down a nice cushy offer in an unforgiving tech market to get back to doing what I love. No more computer screens, flourescent lights, or crappy office sludge coffee. I'm heading to ATP in the fall. Until then, lots of studying, a little golf, and the satisfaction of knowing I'm doing the right thing. Giddyup!

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