I can be pretty dense, but I'm not naive. Or ignorant.
A lot of emotion has been tossed around in this thread - thinly disguised as genuine concern. You, and many others for that matter, would be best served keeping note of that fact and that people notice.
I am absolutely disgusted by the fact that many here wish to claim victory over others in this very profession because of some amount of self-righteous accomplishment and enjoyment in feeling as if one's place of employment may disappear.
Till the end Envoy and ExpressJet types? Nice try. What I see are folks who are being realist about their current relative place at a company. If that is so difficult for you to understand than I do not know what else to tell you. Besides perhaps, YOU will be just okay.
Your concern about what another member has done to "move on" came following intense discussion about why someone has not taken a lateral move. This in an effort to imply the member has not done "enough."
In the end - ALL of us are attempting to move on. We are ALL doing the same things. No, not all of us will be awarded a type rating scholarship. No, not all of us will be ushered into the HQ's of our most desirable company. But ALL of us are networking. ALL of us are staying current. ALL of us are performing our current jobs to the best of our abilities. ALL of us are studying for interviews. ALL of us are attending job fairs that are practical to attend.
So, yeah - sorry though. Not all of us are ready to throw away years of seniority or longevity when movement is occurring - just not at the pace that someone on the Internet thinks it should move. Not all of us are willing to make family sacrifices just so we an chase after that fourth stripe. Not all of us are going to get awarded that type rating scholarship. Not all of us are going to have opportunities dropped in our laps on a silver plate. Not all of us are single. Not all of us are able to relocate to sit reserve, for less money, as some.
Those of you judging other's for their lack of movement should be disappointed in yourselves. I never once thought I would say that but it is clear to me some members of this forum have forgotten what I believe this forum was created to be - a family. And families help each other - not tear each other down.
To those that made a lateral move and have not been condescending to others - Thank you.
To those that have successfully made it to their career destination without reminding everyone still left in the trenches that they have failed - Thank you.
Everyone else, keep your heads up and do what is best for YOU. YOU are the only decision maker in your life, unless you have a spouse - but you understand what I mean.
I'm here to help.
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