Rooming with other dispatchers

pilotmike327

pilotmike327

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Anyone have experience being roommates with a coworker? recommended or not? This would be for my 1st dispatch gig and im moving to a new state.
 
Tried it once - it's not for me, but that's just largely because I am not a roomate sort of person. I know several people who have done it and seemed to have few issues. If you are going to room with someone - for commuting or whatever - it's much better to room with another airline worker. Doesn't have to be a dispatcher, necessarily, but it should be someone that understands our crazy shifts, working on weekends a lot of the time, and need to sleep at odd hours.
 
Everyone in my office seems to live with each other. So far The only complaints I've heard about are when one dispatcher works a morning (3am) start and the other works a mid or night shift...someone is always making too much noise for the other.
 
I got 99 problems and my current dx roommate aint one of em.
we work opposite and I never hear her at all.
The best part is we never see each other except at work passdown.
 
DX roomates are EW!

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Room with your co-workers. Its a clever way of finding out how they really are, as a person, outside their aviation ego. In reality, sometimes it is not a great idea for they may be insolent incompatible roomies, but you should find that out at the worksite before considering rooming with them. At the end of the day, the whole concept is about gaining/improving experience, enjoying the work/stay/travel, and saving $$$. (Experienced this in college.)
 
I had roommates back in college. Had some good times but...I would not go back to that unless there were no other options. There are however quite a few coworkers who have DX roommates and seem okay with it.
 
Like @PlaneFan82 said... Crashpads... That's the first thing I thought of when I saw your post. It's not for everyone, but it's cheap living. They're set up primarily for commuters. Being a former flight attendant, I've seen enough crashpads and heard enough stories to know that they could be hit or miss. You mostly share a room with one or two other ppl. If they're airline crew, then you won't see them often (unless they're on reserve). Rooms cost a couple hundred per month but i have seen places that offer you your own room for a few dollars extra a month. Crashpads are typically closer to airports also, so if your new shop is ideally situated then i'd say get the crashpad for the first couple months until you get settled. They're month to month so no need to worry about a lease. If you're away from the airport, as is the case with my shop, still get the pad and make the drive. It could be a fun experience ....or not.

Good Luck.
 
Traditional crashpads don't normally work very well for dispatchers, we're "in base" too much even if we commute home on off days. A roommate situation is more common for those who choose to commute. I wouldn't go into any situation where I didn't have my own room at the very least.
 
manniax said:
Traditional crashpads don't normally work very well for dispatchers, we're "in base" too much even if we commute home on off days. A roommate situation is more common for those who choose to commute. I wouldn't go into any situation where I didn't have my own room at the very least.
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I didn't mind sharing a room as long as she was cute!
 
It can always backfire rooming with your coworkers but when starting out its nice to recover from the moving expenses, have spare time to find a nice single apt or make new friends in the area to possibly room with. You can always go with a shorter lease if your worried it won't work. Ive had about half-dozen rooming experiences and it always seems hit or miss, even if you think you know the person. I decided to room with coworkers when I started out at a regional and don't regret it. We are on opposite shifts quite a bit so we tend to not see each other very much; and of course the rent is significantly cheaper. For me it was either craigslist randoms or guys who worked with me with the same general interests.
 
If you want to get to know your coworkers, start drinking beers with them; rather than finding out that they like playing tummysticks with you (at the most inopportune moment).
 
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