Originally Posted by IgnitionOverride
The more 737s and DC-9s disappear to the desert for parking or destruction, the more often a paycheck (your future paycheck) will be about a third of what we earned, and not many years ago. Many jet FOs earn little more than minimum wage. Where will the reward be, other than the ego which becomes desensitized after a while? The dollars paid for the 20% medical and dental deductibles will be going up, as the FO seat pays about minimum wage. Good luck with a young family
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Very true, unfortunately. I certainly can't afford to start a family, not for the forseable future.