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Happy Pilots
Everybody including pilots say that we complain by nature and we always need things done differently.I would like this thread to be for Happy pilots. Please say why you are satisfied wherever you are .
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I doubt a thing such a happy pilot really exists but your initiative definitely deserves all possible support!
...I'm happy because, not beeing good enough to become a professional footballer, flying was second on the list of cool things to do trying to avoid a real job!
Cheers
...I'm happy because, not beeing good enough to become a professional footballer, flying was second on the list of cool things to do trying to avoid a real job!
Cheers
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The only time one is a happy pilot is when he or she just pass the IR exam and finally going to get that ATPL license. But after that as the years rolls by there is no such thing as a happy pilot
The only time one is a happy pilot is when he or she just pass the IR exam and finally going to get that ATPL license. But after that as the years rolls by there is no such thing as a happy pilot
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I am a happy pilot. 14 hour duty day, thunderstorms, incorrect catering, 3 hour wait for fuel, passengers late and weather diversions. Why am I happy?, I am home in my villa.
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Why not be happy? For the first time in my life I am:
1) Making enough money to support a satisfactory standard of living;
2) Living somewhere that I enjoy;
3) Enjoy the job I am doing and the working environment that I am doing it in; and
4) Get time off and benefits (travel) to have a good time.
Sure, there are little things that come up from time to time, but by and large, (and sure, things can always be better) why not be happy.
1) Making enough money to support a satisfactory standard of living;
2) Living somewhere that I enjoy;
3) Enjoy the job I am doing and the working environment that I am doing it in; and
4) Get time off and benefits (travel) to have a good time.
Sure, there are little things that come up from time to time, but by and large, (and sure, things can always be better) why not be happy.
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Tomuchwork:
So you have to be racist to be happy? 
I don't know what ethnic background you are, but I don't want you as my collegue!
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We chart our lives in order to be happy. For the most part, we know what we are getting ourselves into. Whatever situation you are in, you got yourself into it. So if you're not happy, it's your fault.
nice collegues (preferably wih the same ethnic background
I don't know what ethnic background you are, but I don't want you as my collegue!
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We chart our lives in order to be happy. For the most part, we know what we are getting ourselves into. Whatever situation you are in, you got yourself into it. So if you're not happy, it's your fault.
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I am happy because I flew to Hyderabad last night, and I had the privilege of staying awake all night, watch the sun come up and burn my face.... But what would make me happier would be a nice pay-cut, and more inflation... Isn't life good?....Thank you....
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...told you we should support such an initiative!
Mate! Traffic, inflation in DXB?!
I'm having a laugh, I'm from Rome and probably, lifestyle wise, my perfect job would be with AZ!
Ever driven in Rome?
Cheers
Mate! Traffic, inflation in DXB?!
I'm having a laugh, I'm from Rome and probably, lifestyle wise, my perfect job would be with AZ!
Ever driven in Rome?
Cheers
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Interesting stuff,
In my experience of unhappy pilots, usually the ones that don't stop complaining, they are humans that should have chosen another profession.
Or at least thought about it a little more before ie. If you want to fly airlines expect to be away for long periods of time and work in very odd places and hours.
So in continuing this thread, I am a happy pilot, and like SNAM so rightly pointed out, if you go to live in a foreign land try to adapt!
When you look at it, it is a great privilege we have earned so enjoy it, but with it comes a little sacrifice, Love it!
In my experience of unhappy pilots, usually the ones that don't stop complaining, they are humans that should have chosen another profession.
Or at least thought about it a little more before ie. If you want to fly airlines expect to be away for long periods of time and work in very odd places and hours.
So in continuing this thread, I am a happy pilot, and like SNAM so rightly pointed out, if you go to live in a foreign land try to adapt!
When you look at it, it is a great privilege we have earned so enjoy it, but with it comes a little sacrifice, Love it!
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There will be never a happy pilot or happy people regardless of anyone say. Being happy is circumstantial and it varies from person-to-person and from moment-to-moment. It is a matter of how much you make out of what is available to you. It is obvious that it is theoretically correct that you will be happier for longer if you leave in an established society despite all the adversities.
As human beings, we always want more and more, and many times. We need to do it legitimately without going overboard. I do not think this is a very entertaining thread to continue.
Company owners, CEOs, your direct supervisors, HRs, Rosters, Pax, etc., will contribute for your happiness or total unhappiness. We better take it one at the time.
If unhappy, I will try to speak to my bosses. I will try a second time. If no success, I will stick to the company rules because I have too, and start looking around (far, near...) and look for the best deal. There is no paradise anywhere. Just the (still) pictures show it.
As human beings, we always want more and more, and many times. We need to do it legitimately without going overboard. I do not think this is a very entertaining thread to continue.
Company owners, CEOs, your direct supervisors, HRs, Rosters, Pax, etc., will contribute for your happiness or total unhappiness. We better take it one at the time.
If unhappy, I will try to speak to my bosses. I will try a second time. If no success, I will stick to the company rules because I have too, and start looking around (far, near...) and look for the best deal. There is no paradise anywhere. Just the (still) pictures show it.
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Many of these unhappy pilots left home because their OWN airlines run by there OWN people treated them badly, even with unions to help fight the battles.
Living in a different country, with a different culture from your own will always cause some stress. GROW UP! DEAL WITH IT! .....OR...LEAVE!!!!
Nowhere is perfect but, my family is happy, I am doing well, fix the rostering and I would be happier yet.
Living in a different country, with a different culture from your own will always cause some stress. GROW UP! DEAL WITH IT! .....OR...LEAVE!!!!
Nowhere is perfect but, my family is happy, I am doing well, fix the rostering and I would be happier yet.