Avoiding the Regionals...

[SFLAX]

I will assume that you were being a smart a**. But I would have to agree with the comment, why can't we all see one thing in this industry. This job is one of the most stress free and fun jobs in the world. And the reaosn we are all on each other in a way is that we all know this and want to keep the same path. So why me being happy at Mesa is a bad thing? I do not want to take your job, I want to not be bothered at all. I have done bad jobs and had bad bosses. Wheelsup, what makes me mad is the people that get all fired up over this industry, I mean they are just bringing the stress into their lives that does not need to be there. So one their days off, they have something to do.

[wheelsup]

Originally Posted by SFLAX

I will assume that you were being a smart a**.

Naa, I was being serious that time, believe it or not.

[SFLAX]

Its okay Jim, never came to rile people up. Just figured a conversation should have some meaning, or it just becomes a big circle jerk.

[SFLAX]

That is good to hear. Just remember alot of people on here are not happy. Sad. Very Sad

[Champcar]

Originally Posted by SFLAX

I will assume that you were being a smart a**. But I would have to agree with the comment, why can't we all see one thing in this industry. This job is one of the most stress free and fun jobs in the world. And the reaosn we are all on each other in a way is that we all know this and want to keep the same path. So why me being happy at Mesa is a bad thing? I do not want to take your job, I want to not be bothered at all. I have done bad jobs and had bad bosses. Wheelsup, what makes me mad is the people that get all fired up over this industry, I mean they are just bringing the stress into their lives that does not need to be there. So one their days off, they have something to do.

Atleast someone has a good attitude. Good for you man.

Who cares if he cant spell, neither can I, it doesnt mean anything so shut up about it.

[tonyw]

Originally Posted by SFLAX

But remember it is against the law to just fire a person for som BS reason.

Uh, hello? At will employment mean anything to you?

[Cheechako]

Well, I'm a happy regional pilot! I'll probably end up staying here for the long haul. My schedules are great, I've got good seniority, and I make enough money to put a nice roof on my head and feed my wife and three kids. We live on a budget, but who doesn't these days? My wife stays home with the kids and we make it work! I'm convinced, the more money and toys you have, the more stress you have in keeping it all together. I don't have a boat to insure, an airplane to maintain, or a vacation condo to rent out. I'll never get there, and that's fine with me. Those things are not my priorities. Raising a God-fearing family and ministering to those around me are. I don't have to make a fortune to do that. It's a bonus that my bread and butter comes from a job I love to do.

It's all in your perspective. If your goal in life is to make the big bucks flying international heavy iron, then plan accordingly. Get a job to get the PIC and get on with it. Regionals are a great way to do that. There are other avenues also. . . not sure what they are.

Right on, SFLAX. Be happy where you are. Good on you for making it work.

There's a writer that I look up to. He said some pretty good thing in some letters he wrote about 2000 years ago:

"for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I konw what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everyting through him who gives me strength."

"For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothring, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptaition and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil."

"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like the stars in the universe as you hold on to the word of life."

[CapnJim]

Originally Posted by SkyWChris

"for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I konw what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everyting through him who gives me strength."

"For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothring, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptaition and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil."

"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like the stars in the universe as you hold on to the word of life."

You know, I don't usually cotton to all that bible-thumpin' Christianity stuff, but this passage really hit a chord with me; thanks for printing it SkyWChris! What struck me is how similar it is to my own favored brand of spiritual philosophy, all printed up in the Tao Te Ching. Diggeth, thou grotty wankers, the paralells:

Chap 9
Better stop short than fill to the brim.
Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt.
Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it.
Claim wealth and titles, and disaster will follow.
Retire when the work is done.
This is the way of heaven.

Chap 12
Colors blind the eye.
Sounds deafen the ear.
Flavors numb the taste.
Excess of hunting and chasing makes minds go mad.
Products that are hard to get impede their owners movements.
Therefore the Sage observes the world
but trusts his inner vision.
He allows things to come and go.
His rejects the former for the latter.

Dig how great minds think alike?

[SteveC]

Truths are truths, whether spoken by Taoist, Buddhist, Muslem, Christian, Jew. Some words speak to the soul, not to the mind, and are true in spirit for all ages.

[mhcasey]

What happened to my post? Anyway, for the most part, all great information...even the "bickering" gives me a better idea of what to expect if I end up going to the regionals some day. Also, the freight link somebody posted early on was helpful. SkyWChris, are you based out of Colorado Springs, or do you commute to Denver or elsewhere? As long a regional can pay for my lift ticket every year, I don't think I'd mind living in Co Springs...

P.S. - I'm a philosophy major and have been in and out of religion for a while...I'd like to join in on the discussion, but perhaps instead of diverting this thread, we can just start a new one to discuss these issues?

[jtrain609]

I'd highly recommend NOT starting a discussion on religion here. There's not much civil discussion, nobody plays by the rules, and it'll pretty much just start another flame war.

(I also majored in philosophy and while I love the topic, I've found many people can't discuss it with a level head)

[CapnJim]

I'm game too! I promise not to get shi77y with anyone, unless, of course, they start it.

I'll post it up in the Lav, and try to give it a non-denominational non-confrontational title...

hehehehe....