Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Here Today Gone Tomorrow
Programs: NW Silver, CO Silver,SPG Gold, USMint Presidential, Chase/BA 100k, Airtran Wendy's cups
Posts: 815
Then a pilot goes to school for 4 years then flight school for 1 year and the instructs for 2. 7 years 150k-200k and you know you'll end up with a job of 25k(for 80 hours a week+). At least a lawyer or DR you has more upside then the guarantee of 25k. 4 year of engineering degree will pay you more then flying and has more demand. Here's the kicker, if you don't like your job and change companies you start at the bottom of the pay scale unlike a Dr or Lawyer. You can try to dress it up, but it's ugly. The reason most do it is passion. It's one of the hardest professions because of stress and living in a hotel most your life. If you want to read a pilot forum try airlinepilotcentral.com. You will see how upset and all the fighting that goes on. Read the "regional" section and see how guys talk about food stamps.
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