Originally Posted by
Marathon Man
of course it's harder to have something and see it be a loss than to never really have it...
I wouldnt stay in the job just for the miles and status but that would be a pretty funny story if ya did!
Status is the key these days... it is what is getting you the things you SHOULD get anyway, in many cases.
MM
I actually have kept my job mainly to keep all of my programs at mid to top tier. Well, that and the fact that I'm home office based. If it weren't for that, I would have quit years ago as my job is miserable and I work with back-stabbing corporate ladder climbers.
As it is, all of my vacas are free and generally involve first class and four stars or more. I don't think the wife would accept anything less these days...
I'd take top-tier status in multiple programs and a crappy job any day. I've had job offers for significantly higher pay, but which involved minimal travel and commuting to an office every day. No thanks, I'll take the points.
Honestly, could you imagine flying with no status??? The very thought makes me nauseous...