Originally Posted by
aussieflyboy
If you’re a QF Group Jet Captain (except maybe Network) the point where you ‘break even’ is somewhere between 12-18 years. It’s very variable and obviously difficult to calculate. It’s also very personal as you could pay more off your home/personal debt by staying as a Capt which compounds over time as does the extra super your would earn by staying a Capt.
You have to balance the conditions and career opportunities with the pay too, though. It'd be an 'easier' 12-18 working years but sacrifice a bit of pay to do so.
I'd probs rather be an SO doing sweet eff all earning 150+ a year zipping around the world staying in lovely hotels but with zero 'job' satisfaction than be a Captain working hard for 220+ hoping that the hotel and transport has been booked as being optimised (i.e., more overnights) is the new normal.. and I probably won't see a widebody again..
QF LH FO is legit the dream job. I wouldn't see that for 15+ years though personally so trying to scratch that itch elsewhere..