PurpleInMEM
Solipsist
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2001
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Choices...
Just my perspective...
I left a very nice corporate gig (Fortune 100) for FedEx and the effect on my marriage has been EXTREMELY detrimental. The financial hit, the time away from home, the type of flying environment, my relative 'juniority', and the corporate environment (mgmt vs. labor) have made this transition much less than desirable. This job is exactly what I thought it would be...a job. However all the factors involved, especially financially and the time away from home, have put my marriage close to the edge.
Your situation has obvious differences, but don't make the same mistake. TALK and LISTEN to your wife. Give her opinions and desires EQUAL importance with your professional goals. I wish I had.
Fly safe and good luck with your decision.
Just my perspective...
I left a very nice corporate gig (Fortune 100) for FedEx and the effect on my marriage has been EXTREMELY detrimental. The financial hit, the time away from home, the type of flying environment, my relative 'juniority', and the corporate environment (mgmt vs. labor) have made this transition much less than desirable. This job is exactly what I thought it would be...a job. However all the factors involved, especially financially and the time away from home, have put my marriage close to the edge.
Your situation has obvious differences, but don't make the same mistake. TALK and LISTEN to your wife. Give her opinions and desires EQUAL importance with your professional goals. I wish I had.
Fly safe and good luck with your decision.
