If you don't view the upper level of any earned position in an industry or profession as the 'top' then perhaps you haven't been there, don't want to be there, can't get there, don't know how to get there, or just ain't gonna be there.
The assumption that pilots are the upper level is arrogance, and foolishness.
Haven't been "
there"...don't really know where "
there" is. If you're referring to being employed as pilot, then yes, I'm "
there." If you're referring to being employed as Captain, then yes, I'm "
there," too. However, I don't see how this qualifies as the upper level...it's a job, like any other job, and any assumption to the contrary is sheer arrogance. Don't want to be "
there?" If I knew where "
there" was, I might be able to tell you. Apparently you believe that pilots represent some sort of elite level that equates to the "top." If that's what you choose to believe, so be it...and if that's the case, then you're right, I don't want to be "
there." I work for a living, and make no bones about my own willingness to get my hands dirty. Been "
there," done "
that," and have many, many oil soaked, stained, and torn tee shirts to show for it.
Can't get "
there?" Still don't know where "
there" is. I have a monkey suit. It includes epaulets with four stripes, a tie, and even a little name badge that proclaims to the world I'm aircrew. That and a quarter won't buy a cup of coffee, of course...but then I don't drink coffee, and perhaps that keeps me out of "
there," where ever "
there" might be.
Don't know how to get "
there?" Gotta give you
that. One has to know what "
there" is to get "there," and not knowing what "
there" is presupposes that one knows not where "
there" is, and therefore, one knows not how to get "
there." I would be that one. Apparently I haven't arrived "
there" yet, else it hasn't been properly placarded as "
there," or perhaps even officially yet designated "
there," presently. Accordingly, I must presume the requirement, by omission of clear identification, to continue searching for "
there," where ever that might be. Check back from time to time, we'll keep you posted upon request.
Ain't gonna be "
there?" That might be a bit presumptuous to say, but based on your arrogance in assumption of being "
there" (you are "
there," right?), not entirely unexpected. Rumors of my failure to arrive "
there" may be somewhat premature.
Apparently, you don't know too many pilots.
Well, I for one, do. I'd say he's certainly on the money.
