We are not all underrated;
"My name is "Marc", I started flying after failing my first year at university at the age of 19. After finishing my expensive 100 K ab initio course at a reputable flightschool I was inmediately hired by a flagcarier off a small country. They provided me with a typerating and a 44 000 E starting salary.
After 18 moths with this airline I was hired by a major airline. Currently making less money then at my previous airline but I will earn a 6 figure salary before the age of 30 with a good chance of flying long haul soon. My 100 k loan will be paid within 5 years. I enjoy going to work, I like the lifestyle and feel appreciated in doing my job. Although we are in a financial crisis my pension is still save and their is a still a big chance that I can still retire at the age of 56 and maybe move to another country to be able to play golf 12 months a year.
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