It will pay off in the end, but at what expense? 10 years of misery to retire w a full bird pension? That is assuming I never go past captain. How much more lucrative will a full birds pension be compared to a lieut making 150 -175 a year for 10 years? I'm not sold on the idea of this job becoming my life. I'd like to go on vacation and not be getting phone calls on my blackberry every hour. In some Boros captains get their schedules two weeks prior, with Tuesdays and Fridays off. Im leaning towards stayin lieut, making my cash OT, having a peice of weekend, building up my seniority in that rank, find a gig.
It will pay off in the end, but at what expense? 10 years of misery to retire w a full bird pension? That is assuming I never go past captain. How much more lucrative will a full birds pension be compared to a lieut making 150 -175 a year for 10 years? I'm not sold on the idea of this job becoming my life. I'd like to go on vacation and not be getting phone calls on my blackberry every hour. In some Boros captains get their schedules two weeks prior, with Tuesdays and Fridays off. Im leaning towards stayin lieut, making my cash OT, having a peice of weekend, building up my seniority in that rank, find a gig.
No argument from me it's a tough decision to make which depends on your individual circumstances.
