Cxld my NWA interview for a class date at CAL.

[Paul R. Smith]

A bird in hand??

Or a missed opportunity?
Did I make the right decision?
I can't interview while I'm in class at CAL.

I think CAL has got the better outlook. Waddya think?

My wife's family lives in MSP though.

 

[pookie]

I would have done the interview. Never burn bridges in this industry but it does not hurt to go to an interview with a job in the back pocket. Why did you not postpone the interview till after your training and then make the decision?

What kind of hours did you have?

 

[Paul R. Smith]

I won't be doen with training until Dec.

besides, I would not want CAL to catch a wiff of that. I heard from a friend at my previous employer that CAL fired a guy when they found out he was not "faithful". I would have killed myself for losing CAL and not get hired at NWA either. Talk about burning bridges.

All I have to say is: When it rains, it flocking pours.

 

[Stukadriver]

Unless you have a burning desire to work at NWA or live in MSP, you made the right choice (like you said, a bird in the hand). That said, once you get your class schedule, you might have a few weekdays off after Indoc. Will NWA reschedule your interview?

 

[Yknot]

Since you've already canceled the interview and accepted the class date at CAL.....don't look back, look forward and make the best of it. There's absolutely nothing you can do to get that NWA interview back, so move on.

I think you made a good decision and CAL looks to have a good future. Much of your happiness with your job depends on your own personal outlook, it's up to you.

Best of luck to you.

Yknot

 

[Paul R. Smith]

Thanks for not flaming me.

I know thousands of us would really enjoy having this particular problem but it trully is quite a pickle.

The wife wants me to work at NWA since she grew up in Eastern ND. I just always thought I would end up at NWA. :bawling:

Oh well CAL aint exactly the kinda chick you kick out of bed.imp:

 

[jke406]

Mild flame alert:
Bro, why in the world are you asking complete strangers what's best for you (especially after you don't have any options left)? You gotta do what's best for you and your family, not what other clowns think is best.

 

[Paul R. Smith]

Mild flame alert:
Bro, why in the world are you asking complete strangers what's best for you (especially after you don't have any options left)? You gotta do what's best for you and your family, not what other clowns think is best.

You're right on all counts. Thats why I already made my decision.

 

[andyd]

Don't sweat it too much, you will be senior to your would-be peers once CAL buys out NWA and staples them to the bottom of your list anyways! Thataways you can hold the left seat of a 330 in MSP about 15 years earlier!!! <JOKE>

 

[Simon Says]

Hey Paul Smith,

Did you flight instruct in EUG. That was the name of the guy that signed me off for my first solo and got me into this airline mess.

 

[Paul R. Smith]

Hey Paul Smith,

Did you flight instruct in EUG. That was the name of the guy that signed me off for my first solo and got me into this airline mess.

Nope.

Differnent fella.

 

[Andy]

Don't second guess your decision until you retire at 60/65 and have a chance to reflect on all of the permutations. If you look back on a daily basis, you'll torture yourself.
Take it from someone who took the first class offered, at UAL, turning down interviews at JBLU, NWAC, AMR, and DAL. I don't look back on my decision in spite of being furloughed for almost 5 years. I'll wait until retirement and then kick myself for one day. After that, I'll relax and enjoy my retirement. Hopefully not as a walmart greeter.

 

[GuppyWN]

I might have waited until I was in class at CAL before I told NWA thanks anyway. What if CAL calls a week prior and tells you the class is cancelled?

Gup

 

[Ex737Driver]

I might have waited until I was in class at CAL before I told NWA thanks anyway. What if CAL calls a week prior and tells you the class is cancelled?

Gup

Who do you think we are, SWA?:laugh:

 

[Ex737Driver]

A bird in hand??

Or a missed opportunity?
Did I make the right decision?
I can't interview while I'm in class at CAL.

I think CAL has got the better outlook. Waddya think?

My wife's family lives in MSP though.

Welcome aboard!

 

[nimtz]

I might have waited until I was in class at CAL before I told NWA thanks anyway. What if CAL calls a week prior and tells you the class is cancelled?

Gup

Then I doubt NWA will be offering interviews...

 

[LJDRVR]

Welcome to CAL.

You'll enjoy the job.

 

[johnnyb]

You made the right call by taking a job over just an interview. You'd be in way deeper if you turned down a JOB offer.

HR should understand if you ever choose to interview again some day. If they don't you wouldn't want to work there anyway.

 

[Paul R. Smith]

Thanks for the replies guys.

My wife is actually being pretty cool about the decision.

Heres to a good career and a great job.


Be good, and good luck to us all.
:beer:


Sorry, its beer #3 for me

 

[General Lee]

I know a CAL 777 FO who commutes from EWR to Billings, MT. He flies as much as he can in 6 or 7 days and then takes 6 or 7 days off. You can do the same on the 756 and live in Fargo. Good luck and you have options, so take advantage of them. CAL is a good choice.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[BigMeat]

Welcome aboard!

We do have a bright future. Steady growth plan, new aircraft, quick upgrade (for now). We do have our problems like everyone else but I would rather have our problems as opposed to most others. Plus most importantly we have a more solid scope than NWA. Job security?

 

[Secret Squirrel]

I know a CAL 777 FO who commutes from EWR to Billings, MT. He flies as much as he can in 6 or 7 days and then takes 6 or 7 days off. You can do the same on the 756 and live in Fargo. Good luck and you have options, so take advantage of them. CAL is a good choice.

Bye Bye--General Lee

You have to commute because there is no way you can afford to live within a couple hours drive of Sewark.

 

[Scrapdog]

You have to commute because there is no way you can afford to live within a couple hours drive of Sewark.

Nor would anyone really want to.

 

[CheapFlyer]

I had a similar situation with another airline and NWA. I was offered a job at the other airline and accepted the class date. After some thought I called NWA and told them the situation and would like to cancel the interview. I specifically asked if I would be eligible to apply at a later time and they said yes.

I thought it would be a lot more honorable than going to the NWA interview and THEN turning down the job. I would think you would NEVER get another shot at NWA if you turn down a job offer. Now THAT would be "burning a bridge"!

Have fun at CAL!

 

[Quimby]

I won't be doen with training until Dec.

besides, I would not want CAL to catch a wiff of that. I heard from a friend at my previous employer that CAL fired a guy when they found out he was not "faithful". I would have killed myself for losing CAL and not get hired at NWA either. Talk about burning bridges.

All I have to say is: When it rains, it flocking pours.

Do you think they'd be "faithful" when it comes time for furloughs?

 

[BigMeat]

You have to commute because there is no way you can afford to live within a couple hours drive of Sewark.

Thats a horrible untrue thing to say. The fact is that if you find a half filled dumpster by 7pm no one will bother for the rest of the night. Dont this let this get around too much, its getting harder to find places to sleep.