I flew passenger aircraft in one form or another from 1984 - 2005 and had a great time - particularly as a "singleton" on a 4 jet in the '80's. Since 2005 I have flown 744 Freighter and it's certainly a different way of life but the flying can be great fun.
Where would I go from here? Well, I have firm offers to go back to passenger flying on 744 and 757/767 and invites to interview at 2 other carriers. But if my present mob can get their act together I think I would prefer to remain on 744F. Its a stress free way of life and provided you dont mind a lot of night flying and being away from home for up to 3 weeks at a time it can be a lot of fun.
So, to answer you original question. When I eventually leave freighter flying it will hopefully be to sit on our veranda with a Long Island Iced Tea or three, sand between my toes, in the company of my family and friends and watching the sun go down over the Gulf of Thailand or the Andaman Sea while the king prawns sizzle on the Weber.
And Bob Marley playing low in the background of course.
