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Maybe the general public is smarter where I am because I have never heard anyone say that being a pilot was easy and glamourous.
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Well, if you'll recall what the folks in the media were saying when USAirways and United were filing for bankruptcy, there is a huge misconception over the life of a pilot. You kept on hearing about guys making $300K a year and flying twice a month. For most people, all they know about aviation comes from media reports like that.
I guarantee you that of all the professional pilots here, nobody works twice a month and nobody makes $300K. If someone does, please let me know who you work for so that when I get the time and ratings, I can make sure I apply there.