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Shrek

Shrek

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I got the call today. From my first day of flying I have worked towards a career at United. I never knew it would take 18 years but it may make it that much sweeter. I have made and kept many friends along the way and in the end that is all that remains - friends and family. I live in Denver (also lived in MD VA PA and a craspad in FL along the path). Part 135 and Pt 121.
This job gives me a chance to start another family and the chance to see my daughter (7) much much more. This, in the end, is what truly matters.
 
Congrats! Very good news, indeed.
 
Shrek said:
I got the call today. From my first day of flying I have worked towards a career at United. I never knew it would take 18 years but it may make it that much sweeter. I have made and kept many friends along the way and in the end that is all that remains - friends and family. I live in Denver (also lived in MD VA PA and a craspad in FL along the path). Part 135 and Pt 121.
This job gives me a chance to start another family and the chance to see my daughter (7) much much more. This, in the end, is what truly matters.
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GOOD FOR YOU AND GOOD LUCK!

"Sonny"
B767 UAL F/O
 
Shrek said:
I got the call today. From my first day of flying I have worked towards a career at United. I never knew it would take 18 years but it may make it that much sweeter. I have made and kept many friends along the way and in the end that is all that remains - friends and family. I live in Denver (also lived in MD VA PA and a craspad in FL along the path). Part 135 and Pt 121.
This job gives me a chance to start another family and the chance to see my daughter (7) much much more. This, in the end, is what truly matters.
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I assume "the call" refers to the fact that you actually got the job, right (i.e. they're not calling you to interview)? If the job is the the case, congrats! PM me if you have any questions about the transition. I'm sure that would be the case for any of the UA guys on this forum, too.

ualdriver

P.S. From what I have been hearing, you should have little trouble either getting DEN right out of class or very soon thereafter.
 
Congrats Shrek

I was in the Nov 26th class and I'd be happy to answer any new-hire type questions if you have any. Just shoot me a PM.

Welcome! :)
 
Shrek Congrats!
But didn't you tell Herb at the interview that you were with Spirit for the long haul??

Just kidding, Good Luck
 
I am happy that this has made you so happy. Good luck to you and your family. .....Congrats and good luck in your Career.

Slinky:beer:
 
You are leaving Spirit? Congrats. What class date did they say. U Don't have to say the date just was it a month away or so? Thats good the hiring is continuing. I think. And you get insurance the first day and domestic girlfriend / partner insurance too. Hope the insurance is good.


(Edit corrected JB to Spirit, thanks Cardinal)
 
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Best of luck man. Its always great to see someone's avation dream finally come true, especially in this industry where the only dream most get is waking up in a cold sweat dreaming about how to start over for the 10th time. Hope all works out well for you.
 
Good luck, but think about it b4 u leave a stable job for the bottom of a list which will need alot less people with consolidation. For your sake, I hope it all works out. In a 1999 kind of world, I wish we all worked for UAL. Congrats brother!
 
Shrek said:
I got the call today. From my first day of flying I have worked towards a career at United. I never knew it would take 18 years but it may make it that much sweeter. I have made and kept many friends along the way and in the end that is all that remains - friends and family. I live in Denver (also lived in MD VA PA and a craspad in FL along the path). Part 135 and Pt 121.
This job gives me a chance to start another family and the chance to see my daughter (7) much much more. This, in the end, is what truly matters.
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Your are absolutely correct, the only thing that matters is family....you can have the best flying job out there but if your gone all the time, what good is it.

Congrats....UAL is still a fun job.
 
Congrats Shrek! It's good to see another former Waterskier doing well. I know for you UAL is definetly a "1."

Also, try to keep Skippy out of trouble.

:beer:
 
Congrats man! That is great news, glad to hear that the good guys from the old days in RIC are getting to go where they want! Best of luck and enjoy it! I will have to bother you on a DEN overnight sometime.
 
The Call....

Which call was that? The one where they give you a dream job, or the one telling you to just stick with the pulpwood industry?
 
airline#5 said:
Good luck, but think about it b4 u leave a stable job for the bottom of a list which will need alot less people with consolidation. For your sake, I hope it all works out. In a 1999 kind of world, I wish we all worked for UAL. Congrats brother!
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Couldn't have said it better. I interned at UAL back in 2000 and now have no interest in ever working there. Too much uncertainty at the majors with mergers imminent.

It's a huge risk to take but if you can be based at home and be with your family it's a risk I would probably take as well. I wish you all the best Shrek.
 
I hope you have better luck then most of the 1999-2000 hires. My 15 months and UAL were fun. The following 5 years on furlough were not so much.
 
Thanks for the well wishers out there.

To people who think I have not weighed the pros and cons of a move over to UAL - my eyes are wide open.......

Thanks again for the words of encouragement.
 
airline#5 said:
Good luck, but think about it b4 u leave a stable job for the bottom of a list which will need alot less people with consolidation. For your sake, I hope it all works out. In a 1999 kind of world, I wish we all worked for UAL. Congrats brother!
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I have to agree....Not to be doom and gloom but UAL will consolidate and the last guys on seniority lists usually pay the price. If this was your dream though, good luck.
 

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