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Originally Posted by clvf88
(Post 10760034)
Just to re-iterate what some others have said; all is not lost and your son is not the first to find himself in this position. I was also on a cadet scheme with a company who we're making redundancies upon the completion of my training. It took just under 3 years between finishing and getting my first flying job. The silver lining is when you do finally get there, you certainly appreciate it!
From my experience, my best advice is 'plate spinning'. Assume being a pilot is off the table and work out what you would like to do with your life. There is no reason why you cant keep yourself current / apply for flying jobs and pursue another profession. It will keep you sane, and if the worst should happen you're still not in a bad place. I was studying for financial qualifications; whilst to the bemusement of my fellow students studying ATPL theory in my lunch hour to keep current. I spent a nearly 6 months moping around, applying for flying jobs that probably didnt even exist when I first 'graduated'. My best advice is to get out there and do something else. I think the most important attribute in anyone looking to become a pilot is perseverence. It might take a while; but the market will very quickly turn and if you keep pushing, you'll get there in the end. Good luck! (and as mentioned above, I'd pay little attention to the silly comments on here. A good proportion of the membership on here are not pilots, and just come on and spread nonsense) so many kind words of wisdom on here amidst the few silly ones, and I thank you all for your advice, I will pass on the messages and also have been in contact with CAE , I am not holding my breath for an answer but if one is forthcoming I will let you know how we get on, once again many thanks for your reassurance. |
Maybe I am just fed up but it seems like governments are going to be far more restrictive and our government far less supportive than first thought. Like most things, I plan for the worst but aim to achieve the best. I think I am just having one of those low points. Apologies if I caused you increased anxiety, there is no factual evidence to my thought process.
oh yeah the kids have started home school with Microsoft teams and that is doing my head in. Honestly children and no school = a vow of celibacy :* |
Bex88
I totally get it. I go through the same emotions daily. I think what this proves is that really, whatever airline you're flying for, nobody knows how this is going to end up looking. Re the home schooling, I get that too - all I want to do is crack open a beer and sit in the sun! |
Strangely enough I can’t wait to get out of bed at 4am to dive down the motorway to go to work. Highlight of the day is breakfast and waiting for the post to arrive.
Fingers crossed we can do that sooner rather than later. ATB |
Originally Posted by bex88
(Post 10760206)
Strangely enough I can’t wait to get out of bed at 4am to dive down the motorway to go to work. Highlight of the day is breakfast and waiting for the post to arrive.
Fingers crossed we can do that sooner rather than later. ATB |
Maybe I am just fed up but it seems like governments are going to be far more restrictive and our government far less supportive than first thought. |
Originally Posted by guy_incognito
(Post 10760300)
This is the big problem. Governments are driving profitable of companies (like easyJet) into the ground and laying waste to the world economy to combat a virus that almost certainly has a real mortality rate of <1%. It defies belief.
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Originally Posted by guy_incognito
(Post 10760300)
This is the big problem. Governments are driving profitable of companies (like easyJet) into the ground and laying waste to the world economy to combat a virus that almost certainly has a real mortality rate of <1%. It defies belief.
Thought so. |
Where did I say I knew more than expert doctors? It's not hard to find the studies online which have been conducted by experts showing that the real mortality rate is in the order of 0.3% or less, and then vastly skewed towards the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. I'm of the opinion that torching the economy and potentially destroying previously very stable and profitable companies like easyJet is a disproportionate response to the threat. Even in the absolute worst case projections contained in the Imperial study that the UK government heavily relied on, only 500,000 people would have died.
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Originally Posted by guy_incognito
(Post 10760300)
This is the big problem. Governments are driving profitable of companies (like easyJet) into the ground and laying waste to the world economy to combat a virus that almost certainly has a real mortality rate of <1%. It defies belief.
To give you an idea, more people die yearly from smoking then are likely to die from Covid-19. |
Originally Posted by lear999wa
(Post 10760799)
I have heard that the mortality rate is arround .06%. Also some research is indicating that generally people sub twenties are unlikely to be infected, as the virus unable to bond with the host in this age group.
To give you an idea, more people die yearly from smoking then are likely to die from Covid-19. |
Originally Posted by lear999wa
(Post 10760799)
I have heard that the mortality rate is arround .06%. Also some research is indicating that generally people sub twenties are unlikely to be infected, as the virus unable to bond with the host in this age group.
To give you an idea, more people die yearly from smoking then are likely to die from Covid-19. |
Originally Posted by truckflyer
(Post 10760860)
Again what you say is absolute nonsense, Alex Jones go back and hide under your rock!
Anyway here is an exert from the nytimes. Similar statistics have also been announced in the Netherlands as well as Wuhan. The total mortality rate might be arround .5% procent. "But he did suggest, based on the survey, that if as many as 2.7 million New Yorkers had the virus, the death rate in New York from Covid-19 would most likely be far lower than previously believed, possibly 0.5 percent of those infected." http://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/ny...st-ny.amp.html |
But he did suggest, based on the survey, that if as many as 2.7 million New Yorkers had the virus, the death rate in New York from Covid-19 would most likely be far lower than previously believed, possibly 0.5 percent of those infected |
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