Left Comfort Zone - Scared!!

LoadMasterC141

LoadMasterC141

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Ugghhhh....Insomnia...

Today is the last day of my comfortable $70k/yr cube farm job. I will be out of work for almost 2 months, living off my wife's salary to pay our finite bills, and my savings for everything else, while I complete my CMEL and then CFI, II, and MEI.

I am excited, yet scared to death. On the one hand, I am thrilled to be that much closer to the dream, had since childhood, of being a professional pilot. On the other, I am afraid a good paying job was just thrown to the side, in a time of economic turmoil, to pursue something that sometimes appears barely within reach. It seems when I decided on this path two years ago, the airlines were looking like an easy option. Today, with major regionals like Xjet preluding to possible furlough, I just hope I find a seat before the music stops again. Otherwise, it is back to the cube farm with my tail between my legs! Not sure if I could stomach that.

Thanks so much to everyone here for fantastic mentorship and advice. I am headed back to the bed to try and get a few hours of sleep before my last day.
 
WoW! Talk about an exciting time. Envious my brother, Envious I say!

Let us know how it's going! :nana2:

:rawk:For being able to chase the dream.
 
Awesome. Congrats!

I'm most excited about not having to read those "where oh where should I train" threads anymore. :D (I kid.... I kid!)

And I feel you about taking the leap. I didn't have to do any training to leap, but I left a higher paying job than yours to do this stuff. And I'm not even flying jets or wearing a uniform ;). Couldn't be happier. Have fun with it, and try and stay out of the industry BS, brother.
 
Don't ever be afraid to follow your dream! I did, as have others, and have never looked back! You are understandably nervous of the unknown, but you will be fine...Just believe in yourself and enjoy the ride.
 
Good luck! Great news. Very inspirational. Two thumbs up! I have to side with Ian, stay out of the industry BS. Just enjoy every moment of your dreams! :nana2:
 
DON'T DO IT!!!!!














Kidding! I don't miss it one bit. Guess I never made a formal post for "the switch", but it's weird: it's like I was never in that other job.

Welcome to the other side!
 
Good for you. It will be the greatest decision you have ever made. I know b/c I've been there!
 
Jeremy, I know the feeling! It is not an easy one. Stepping out of your comfort zone is really hard sometimes. I think I will be right behind you though...OS aviation is looking really good to me right now! If I can swing it I might try to head over there the first week of April!
Good luck and be sure to let me know what you think of OS when you get back with your new CSEL/CMEL tickets in hand!
 
Li'l story....

Back in early December, I had just landed in Olympia, WA and standing on the ramp when my cell phone rang. It was a technical recruiter, wondering if I was available for a contract assignment.

My reply: "Sorry, I've left the programming field."

Uttering those words gave me the greatest feeling in the world!
 
aloft said:
Li'l story....

Back in early December, I had just landed in Olympia, WA and standing on the ramp when my cell phone rang. It was a technical recruiter, wondering if I was available for a contract assignment.

My reply: "Sorry, I've left the programming field."

Uttering those words gave me the greatest feeling in the world!
Click to expand...

:yeahthat:

Nothing gives me greater joy than telling a recruiter that I'm not in IT anymore. Just did it yesterday, in fact...
 
:rawk:Congrats man!:panic:The feeling of handing in the letter of resignation is pure joy, knowing you are making your path through life. It gets hard not having the disposable income, but every time I step in the plane I know it is well worth it.

Good luck!
 
It certainly will be a wild ride!

I know how much effort and consideration you and your wife have put into this desicion so I know you two will make it work.

Keep your spirits up... and my this time next month... I guarauntee that you won't miss your old job at all. :)

Bob
 
Sooner than later, you'll be telling some student pilot about how you joined the brother and sisterhood of men and women who brave the financial hardship of starting out in this business and they'll be all ears scared to death for you but still wishing they were in your shoes already. Then, you'll know that you've arrived in your new and quite quaint comfort zone.

Welcome! :hiya::panic:
 
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