Originally Posted by
bringbackthe80s
I’m always a bit puzzled when someone who decided to be an airline pilot has as his highest priority being home every night, and possibly never ever leave his home town.
Like I said, to each their own.
Interesting comment. When I started flying I was single and my goal was to get into BA and see the world. Then I got married, then I had kids. It's amazing what having a family will do to your outlook. I quickly realised that I did not want to spend my life killing time in a random city waiting to get back home when I could be home every night. Granted, it might be in the middle of the night, but at least I can still kiss my children goodnight and sleep next to my wife.
My priority is Family, then work. I'm glad that I can fly for a profitable, expanding airline which delivers excellent customer service and is only 30-40 mins from home. It also pays fairly well - yes, it could always be better, but having done just under 600 hours in the last 12 months I'm fairly happy with my lot in life.