A few days ago a thread was posted about resigning before IOE. I got hire by a regional and very successfully finish training and completed IOE with no problems. Unfortunately after almost 2 months on line it was really taking a toll on me being able to make it financially and taking care of my family (wife’s job was not helping much). Let me be clear that I did not get into this with my eyes folded. However, I guess I had to wear the shoes to experience reality. I held a reserve line and practically have to have two begets, one for the east coats and one for home. Relocating my family was not an option due to the unpredictability of the regional I worked for. There were talks about lay off should one of our main line carriers tanks. In addition, this company truly underestimates pilots and all employees. This CEO once made a statement that "pilots make to much money". There was no flexibility from management what so ever. Chief pilot was not particularly pro pilot group type. So I had no choice but to resign. Just recently my wife got a job making almost 3 times FO 1st year pay which could have definitely help during my short 121 experience. Even if I could have another opportunity, did I completely damage my career? If in the event I get a shot to interview again, how would another regional will look at this? How would any of you explain this issue when asked during the HR interview? My wife and I would like me to continue the dream but this regional really left a bad taste about the industry.
I ask for your constructive advise please and not "we told you so" type of comments. Thanks in advance.
