ok.. I give, what did I miss?

[WyoHerkdriver]

You are a smart man indeed! I recently gave up on aviation and I am very happy with my decision (and so is my family).

 

[SLFLYHI]

Steve, I have to disagree with you again, do you really put thought into what you write. Have you seen how much police and fire fighters make in medium to large sized cities. I can tell you that it is much more than we make. Most cops start at over 40K a year in metropolitan areas. As for fire fighters, just ask a cop what they think about those guys, and you'll hear the truth. They hardly work and get paid very well with excellent benefits. Also when firefighters do work they are get called heros. It can't get any better than that.

As a matter of fact, I am going to quit flying and become a fire fighter.

Flyinglow - before I rip into you, please let me note that your avatar rocks.
Now, I happen to have 3 police officers in the family, all of which are in medium sized suburbs of large cities, and they all make about $50-60K/yr and they've been on the force for more than 10 years. So, yes, I do put a lot of thought into what I write. As for you, do you have anything meaningful to add to this thread, or are you just going to nitpick every sentence I write.

Steve
IAH FO

 

[I.P. Freley]

I'm with you, let's keep our exaggerations in check. The $90K Saab captain you referenced is probably spending 361 days away from home.

Ummm, re-read what I posted. I said a 3rd year captain at our company is making "more than half of that magic $90k". Since I wasn't exaggerating, it must be a reading comprehension issue on your part.