Career Plans

meritflyer · September 10th, 2006, 23:09

Well, I thought I'd let you all know what I've decided to do with my career. I took a poll a few weeks ago to get some of your thoughts as to my current situation and my desire to become an airline pilot, so thanks to all who gave good advice.

I've decided to continue to instruct, build time and experience, and work at my current job as a pharm rep for the next 12-18 months while saving every pretty penny I can which should be enough to supplement our income for the first few years at a regional if we manage it right.

I will then make the switch and begin applying to the airlines and continue on with my dream of being an airline pilot. My wife has told me she supports this/me 100% and is willing to do what she has to on her end to make everything work.

Thanks to all who've provided me with some real insight to the career. You guys are great.

MF

Kristie · September 10th, 2006, 23:24

have her come over and join www.pilotfamilies.com... we'll help her through the rough spots!

sounds like your going to be really really busy!! but, also sounds like a good way to complete the job too!

Good luck!

meritflyer · September 11th, 2006, 01:07

Thanks Kristie. I'll point her your way.

meyers9163 · September 11th, 2006, 01:29

Well best of luck and sounds like you have the right women to be with you through this journey! Check out that website it is a great source for a variety of issues.... Best of luck with your journey!

TexasFlyer · September 11th, 2006, 03:41

It's good to have a great support network. Makes life so much easier. My girlfriend left since she could not handle my decision to be a pilot living in poverty for a few years until the career gets off the ground. And my immediate family expresses their discontent with my aviation bug. But I know someday my parents will understand and someday I'll find the right woman, one that will either support me for awhile or be happy living in poverty just because they love me

killbilly · September 11th, 2006, 11:45

Good luck, man. I hope to do something similar m'self - it's always inspiring to hear that other people are set and ready to go do it.

Cheechako · September 11th, 2006, 22:28

Right on!

In the long run, I think you'll be glad you made the decision.

I'm sure you know, but I'll say it again: I love being an airline pilot. And I'm not some wide-eyed-wonder boy flying his first jet! Seven years now and still lovin' it!

meritflyer · September 12th, 2006, 21:09

Thanks all. I will keep you posted on the progress. Skywest! Here I come!

In a year or so

meyers9163 · September 13th, 2006, 13:51

Now now lets not limit ourself only to Skywest! There are others out there..... I know you are totally joking (well probably to an extent at least)

Tim · September 13th, 2006, 15:00

Merit have her support you will make all the work much easier to handle. She will understand why you are gone all day on Sat and Sun flying...just make sure you show and tell you how much appreciate the support..

USMC-SGT · September 13th, 2006, 17:23

I support you Texas Flyer!

September 10th, 2006, 23:09	#1
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,659	Career Plans Well, I thought I'd let you all know what I've decided to do with my career. I took a poll a few weeks ago to get some of your thoughts as to my current situation and my desire to become an airline pilot, so thanks to all who gave good advice. I've decided to continue to instruct, build time and experience, and work at my current job as a pharm rep for the next 12-18 months while saving every pretty penny I can which should be enough to supplement our income for the first few years at a regional if we manage it right. I will then make the switch and begin applying to the airlines and continue on with my dream of being an airline pilot. My wife has told me she supports this/me 100% and is willing to do what she has to on her end to make everything work. Thanks to all who've provided me with some real insight to the career. You guys are great. MF __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

September 10th, 2006, 23:24	#2
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,223 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Career Plans have her come over and join www.pilotfamilies.com... we'll help her through the rough spots! sounds like your going to be really really busy!! but, also sounds like a good way to complete the job too! Good luck! __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

September 11th, 2006, 01:07	#3
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,659	Re: Career Plans Thanks Kristie. I'll point her your way. __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

September 11th, 2006, 01:29	#4
meyers9163 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,107	Re: Career Plans Well best of luck and sounds like you have the right women to be with you through this journey! Check out that website it is a great source for a variety of issues.... Best of luck with your journey!

September 11th, 2006, 03:41	#5
TexasFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 375	Re: Career Plans It's good to have a great support network. Makes life so much easier. My girlfriend left since she could not handle my decision to be a pilot living in poverty for a few years until the career gets off the ground. And my immediate family expresses their discontent with my aviation bug. But I know someday my parents will understand and someday I'll find the right woman, one that will either support me for awhile or be happy living in poverty just because they love me

September 11th, 2006, 11:45	#6
killbilly Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,082	Re: Career Plans Good luck, man. I hope to do something similar m'self - it's always inspiring to hear that other people are set and ready to go do it.

September 11th, 2006, 22:28	#7
Cheechako Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 981	Re: Career Plans Right on! In the long run, I think you'll be glad you made the decision. I'm sure you know, but I'll say it again: I love being an airline pilot. And I'm not some wide-eyed-wonder boy flying his first jet! Seven years now and still lovin' it! __________________ Urban Dictionary: /chee-CHA-ko/ Alaska Airlines 737 FO http://www.AllAboutGod.com

September 12th, 2006, 21:09	#8
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,659	Re: Career Plans Thanks all. I will keep you posted on the progress. Skywest! Here I come! In a year or so __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

September 13th, 2006, 13:51	#9
meyers9163 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,107	Re: Career Plans Now now lets not limit ourself only to Skywest! There are others out there..... I know you are totally joking (well probably to an extent at least)

September 13th, 2006, 15:00	#10
Tim Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,205	Re: Career Plans Merit have her support you will make all the work much easier to handle. She will understand why you are gone all day on Sat and Sun flying...just make sure you show and tell you how much appreciate the support.. __________________ Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turn skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.----- Leonardo Da Vinci

September 13th, 2006, 17:23	#11
USMC-SGT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,067	Re: Career Plans I support you Texas Flyer! __________________ .....i have two speeds, walk and kill

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