Look at the history of the industry. One word: CYCLICAL.
Your motivation should be in the preparation for the next upturn. Prepare now, while the industry is down. Then, when the next hiring boom comes, you'll be ready for the job you want.
I train because I enjoy training. That's what motivates me.
Look at the history of the industry. One word: CYCLICAL.
Your motivation should be in the preparation for the next upturn. Prepare now, while the industry is down. Then, when the next hiring boom comes, you'll be ready for the job you want.
Look at the history of the industry. One word: CYCLICAL.
Your motivation should be in the preparation for the next upturn. Prepare now, while the industry is down. Then, when the next hiring boom comes, you'll be ready for the job you want.
I tend to be in the camp of people who believe that working in the airline industry will never be as good as it is today.
It's what you make of it. Very few jobs these days are what they once were. My father just retired as a dentist. While many here might think such a person "had it made." There's nothing further from the truth. Even the medical professionals out there have been beaten up so bad by malpractice attorneys and insurance companies they are in the same boat we are. His retirement years are far different than he ever invisioned. The grass is always greener. Sure piloting is not the job it once was but it's still a damn good job. You could go be an investment banker and make a mint but honestly you'd have to pay me a lot more to give up that much of my life to have their lifestyle.
I agree - but consider all the jobs that used to be "pretty good jobs" that just aren't anymore. Not that they aren't "as good" - they're no longer good at all. I just worry about a profession where so many people would do it for free if they had the chance.
While that might sound reasonable to those on the outside, looking in. The 'free' labor wouldn't last long once the person realizes they are actually working. Flying for a living is a JOB and it doesn't take long to open the eyes to reality. But, I hear what you're saying.
Besides, I'd venture to guess, similar attitudes have been around the noob community for as long as there have been airplanes in the sky.
Where do the people starting training at this point get there motivation? Everything coming to a somewhat halt, how does one stay motivated to get thru traning?
While that might sound reasonable to those on the outside, looking in. The 'free' labor wouldn't last long once the person realizes they are actually working. Flying for a living is a JOB and it doesn't take long to open the eyes to reality. But, I hear what you're saying.
Besides, I'd venture to guess, similar attitudes have been around the noob community for as long as there have been airplanes in the sky.