It finally happened

The grass is ALWAYS greener on the other side, but it could be so much worse. First world problems to the core man... I was just some aviation nut back in middle school and high school... Now here I am, "work" staring me in the face day in and day out. Are there days where I feel like this? >>> :bang: Sure, but I also have days where I feel like this >>>> :cool::):biggrin: I have a fiancee who fully supports my career path, and a family who is very loving and supportive. I have friends and hobbies apart from flying, and there is never a day that goes by where I'm like "Mannn I wish I made pizzas for the rest of my life and got to work with druggies and horrible managers and have rude customers in my ear all day." I love my job, and when I think about where I've been in life I feel truly blessed. It doesn't matter what stage of my career that I am in, I am going to make the most of it. Just keep pushing through those plateaus. In that moment you may not be feeling it, but there are days and moments where that glimmer of light reminds you why you do what you love.
 
KSCessnaDriver said:
Show of hands. How many people are happy with their current job? Or it is a stepping stone to the next one?
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I really like my job, and while not the final rung, at this point it's hard to imagine what a next job would look like.

Like the Train said above, it also took me a long time to get here. Tried a bunch of things over my last 20 working years. That variety probably helped me realize what the career I really wanted looked like.
 
KSCessnaDriver said:
Show of hands. How many people are happy with their current job? Or it is a stepping stone to the next one?
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I've been here for over four years and really like going to new places. However, shooting lines is boring as all hell now (has been for about 3 of the 4 years) and I usually let the newbies shot the missions and I do the cross countries. Besides being gone for 8 to 16 days straight at a time and away from the family, it's an awesome gig. Brand new aircraft and a company that actually cares about their employees. I don't see myself jumping ship anytime soon due to the terrible starting wages regionals pay. I can't afford that pay cut so I guess I have the golden handcuffs firmly in place.
 
I enjoy my job but I am looking for greener pastures outside of aviation. Too much financial instability in this industry, not to mention a lot of time away from home. I will always enjoy flying, but I enjoy spending time with my wife and son a lot more. I am in the process of working my way out of aviation.
 
For me, at least for the last few years, it's always been a job and it's never been "just a job."

I'd still much rather be in my office with a view than my other office without a window. ;)
 
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