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jhugz

jhugz

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I just declined to interview for a 30k a year salary CFI job because I can't afford the plane ticket out to the job for the interview. I thought I did the noble thing of not mouching off my family anymore then I already am and declined. My parents just called me back and offered to pay for it, but I'm done. I'm done being a burden on them. I have 3 more months on my lease so I will continue to flight instruct but may be done w/ this industry afterwards. Flying has lost it's passion and I don't know if it's because I can't make rent or because I just really don't enjoy it anymore.

Sorry to ramble and I'm sure everyone has gone through this but I needed to put some feelings in words otherwise I was going to beat a child.

I'm off to go drink myself into a coma and will talk to you guys tommorow probally hung over and cranky.

-j
 
Cool sounds fun, Enjoy the alcohol!:beer:

Seriously though, why not take the ticket and pay them back when you can? If it's going to help out I'm sure they understand. But if you're burnt out on flying that's another thing. Good luck with whatever you choose.
 
I understand the "not being a burden" thing. I'm stuck with 50k of debt because I wanted to pay for my flight training by myself.

I think you may be feeling the same thing many of us are feeling though, burnt out. It's hard to keep getting up in the morning to instruct when you know there will be at least three more years of this crazy work schedule before there's any hope of an airline or corporate career. Even then, we'll be fighting with thousands of others for a crappy salary and meager benefits.

I'm lucky to have a CFI job that pays a salary. I can't tell you how great it is to know how much $ is going to be in each pay check, but the hopelessness of our industry has me looking at another field. It's just about time I make this a part-time gig and try this industry again in 3-5 years. You're not alone.
 
Don't quit yet. As much as aviation is in the dumps, it's rough all over.

Trying to go it alone makes it rougher on yourself. I see you want to do the noble thing and stand on your own but these days are making a lot of folks swallow their pride.
 
jhugz said:
I just declined to interview for a 30k a year salary CFI job because I can't afford the plane ticket out to the job for the interview. I thought I did the noble thing of not mouching off my family anymore then I already am and declined. My parents just called me back and offered to pay for it, but I'm done. I'm done being a burden on them. I have 3 more months on my lease so I will continue to flight instruct but may be done w/ this industry afterwards. Flying has lost it's passion and I don't know if it's because I can't make rent or because I just really don't enjoy it anymore.

Sorry to ramble and I'm sure everyone has gone through this but I needed to put some feelings in words otherwise I was going to beat a child.

I'm off to go drink myself into a coma and will talk to you guys tommorow probally hung over and cranky.

-j
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I know how you feel man. Those that succeed in this industry will be those that stick it out. We didn't get the easy ticket in like some pilots before us, so it IS going to be a challenge.. Just stick it out.

Could be worse though.. You could be declined employment at a certain Utah airline for a bag throwing position because "you're not qualified enough." Just hang in there!
 
mhcasey said:
After what...6 months?

Dude just sack up and put the ticket on your credit card.
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Would be pretty cool if it wasn't maxed out.

I just couldn't stomach having my 'rents dish out 500 dolla's and then me not get the job.
 
jhugz said:
Would be pretty cool if it wasn't maxed out.

I just couldn't stomach having my 'rents dish out 500 dolla's and then me not get the job.
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Your parents understand this. They still want to help. Ask most of the parents here.

Pay them back a little at a time. Take the plane ticket. If anything, it will help you network a bit.
 
If your parents offered to by the ticket, I'd accept it! Like most parents, they want to participate and see you be successful at your goals in life. Afterall, you are their investment.;)
 
Agreed! If it makes you feel better, tell them you'll accept their offer,but don't want a Christmas gift and birthday gift for a while!
 
What's the company? Drop a notice over the Jobs Available section.

I just missed an interview because I wanted to wait an additional day to come because the ticket would have been over $1000 less expensive and I didn't have the grand.

They didn't want to talk to me after that.
 
Whenever my dad offers me cash, I take it. I am 26 and he still pays for my plane ticket to meet him in Colorado for our annual camping trip. This year, I told him that I'm old enough to pay for it myself and he said he is aware of that, and if he didn't want to help me out, he wouldn't offer it.

The point is, if they offer it, take it.

About being burnt out, we have all been there. I have been instructing in busy training environment that caters to 90% foreigners for close to 3 years now. It is frustrating at times, but then I think about the time I was pumping gas at the FBO for a living, or the time I was an on-site computer tech. I would rather spend 12 hours at the airport and only bill 6 than spend 6 hours doing those jobs.
 
Three rules my parents set when I moved out:

1) Visit when you can
2) Be responsible with your money
3) If you're responsible with your money and still need help, don't be afraid to ask

I'd be willing to bet a majority of the parental units out there are the same way.
 
Honestly, I feel your pain, but don't be a wuss man. Either sack it up and get going, or move out of the way. You knew this comming in (or atleast I hope you did), so deal with it.


Nothing good comes eaisly. And it shoulden't.
 
TFaudree_ERAU said:
Three rules my parents set when I moved out:

1) Visit when you can
2) Be responsible with your money
3) If you're responsible with your money and still need help, don't be afraid to ask

I'd be willing to bet a majority of the parental units out there are the same way.
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As a parent, I'd say the above is spot on, and totally how I'll approach things when my kids are older. It's also how I would describe my parents' attitude about if/when to help my brother and I out.
 
Is this your first burn out?

My first one was the hardest. Now I just take a day or two off when i'm feeling burnt.
It helps alot.

Trust me, every CFI has thought about "going back to school", and I know some who have.
 
I set aside a little money every month out of my unemployment benefits check for job interview stuff, such as plane tickets, rental car, hotel, food etc. I would highly recommend everone doing this if you can, because job interviews can arise quickly.
 
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