Better loved and lost than be stuck with that psycho bitch for the rest of your life.

Originally Posted by reyn3545

I don't think it matters whether you're a pilot, a sales manager (I'd rather be flying), or a brain surgeon.... we all make a lot more money than 30 years ago, and we all wonder where the F it all went!

I worked for $18K a year right out of college, got my PPL, was able to rent a 172 and have some fun when I wanted to...then I quit flying to focus on "real life"...I'll make almost $500K this year, and I can't justify going back to flying school!

What is your occupation?
Jeff

sales manager for a communications hardware company.

Originally Posted by Flyfalcons

Better loved and lost than be stuck with that psycho bitch for the rest of your life.

True Dat!!

Originally Posted by reyn3545

I'll make almost $500K this year, and I can't justify going back to flying school!

I couldn't bring myself to give the Gov't as much money as you have to!

This is turning out to be a very rare (and good) sales year.. most years are well below that level, but for sure, Obama is taking more than his share from it. Not really his fault... McCain would have done the same.

Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan sure sounds appealing right now, but I'm sure it isn't perfect either. I'll just spend what little is left over on flying toys. At least that way I don't have to pay taxes on the interest!

Avg salary out of college is expected to be mid 40's to 50K this year. That is an average college expense, alot of these kids coming into the industry today owe over 100k in college and flight expenses. I dont know how they are going to do it in my opinion. I believe that is another failure, close to the housing failure of lending without common sense.

Originally Posted by RightThrust

I couldn't bring myself to give the Gov't as much money as you have to!

I would love to give the Gov't as much as he did.

I would love to fly to LaGuardia today with a view through the front windshield... but I'll be staring at the seatback in front of me instead. I guess very few get what they want all the time.

How about some more pilot discussions...I promise not to change topics on you again!

Originally Posted by reyn3545

How about some more pilot discussions...I promise not to change topics on you again!

This thread has had alot of griping about the airlines in it. Sounds like a normal pilot discussion to me! lol

Originally Posted by jack01

This thread has had alot of griping about the airlines in it. Sounds like a normal pilot discussion to me! lol

Sad part is that is all I hear is about pilots griping. But in reality it seems everyone gripes about something with any job.

I know for one I am worried about Spring 2012. I know the lord will lead me to the right direction though.

Amen, Brudda.

Originally Posted by Sukhoikid

I know the lord will lead me to the right direction though.

All you can do, however people like me are still waiting for his 2X4 upside the head...

Here is one career option.

http://www.flixxy.com/low-altitude-aerobatics.htm

Originally Posted by Sukhoikid

Sad part is that is all I hear is about pilots griping. But in reality it seems everyone gripes about something with any job.

I know for one I am worried about Spring 2012. I know the lord will lead me to the right direction though.

Kevin, all I can say is get used to it. And you will be doing the same in quick order in this business. I don't care if you're behind the scope in a dark room somewhere or getting sunburnt 5 miles high you'll find something to b!tch about with the rest of us!