Originally Posted by
Bendo
... go from $120k in the country to $45k in Sydney? .
Ask for more money! You are in a good bargining position. You have a steady job that pays almost three times what they are offering. You don't have to except
ANY job just to eat- They don't have you over the proverbial barrel! Plus you are getting enough flying to keep current.
If your hunch is correct about the shortage you might be able to get a better offer in the future...
Seriously, $45K to live in Sydney, you will experience a quantum
DECREASE in you lifestyle, so that in 2 or three years you may get lucky in a job that will not even pay what you are on now. Add in the pay for your own training. You will still be way behind. Remember in aviation, it is the family that pays the real price, not the pilot.