Originally Posted by
Flying Wild
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.
Spot on! After spending over 15 years with a long haul lifestyle, I’m now spending every night at home, with a fixed roster, with my family/kids.
Certainly makes me realise what I’ve been missing over the years.....