Life thoughts...
This past weekend was somewhat monumental in the grand scheme of Kelizra contemplation. For the first time ever I considered the possibility that maybe it's actually possible to leave US Airways before I can retire with permanent flight benefits (which will occur when I'm 43). I oft joke about retiring at 43 then getting a real job that actually pays a decent salary.
Of course, the only reason I'm working for an airline is for the flight benefits. I've invested nearly 6 years of my life in this company (my anniversary is Oct 4th!). As I've written before, I wish I could erase 4.5 of those years. What a monumental waste of my time and intelligence.
The fact of the matter is that I judge success by, well, success. I do not feel successful. I'm embarrassed by the menial positions I worked for so many years and I'm embarrassed by my shitty pay. By now it's become fairly obvious that at this company I won't ever achieve the level of compensation commensurate with my worth. So... perhaps it's time to move on.
And for the record - starting at the bottom may seem noble or something like that... however, in the end, it just screws you over... at least at my company.
I've also decided I really don't like Phoenix anymore. Perhaps that's what started this whole thing.
At any rate, now doesn't really seem to be the time to job hunt and I still have plenty to learn in my current position so I'm going to make the most of my time here. But I no longer feel locked down and I have to say, it's quite liberating.
Of course, the only reason I'm working for an airline is for the flight benefits. I've invested nearly 6 years of my life in this company (my anniversary is Oct 4th!). As I've written before, I wish I could erase 4.5 of those years. What a monumental waste of my time and intelligence.
The fact of the matter is that I judge success by, well, success. I do not feel successful. I'm embarrassed by the menial positions I worked for so many years and I'm embarrassed by my shitty pay. By now it's become fairly obvious that at this company I won't ever achieve the level of compensation commensurate with my worth. So... perhaps it's time to move on.
And for the record - starting at the bottom may seem noble or something like that... however, in the end, it just screws you over... at least at my company.
I've also decided I really don't like Phoenix anymore. Perhaps that's what started this whole thing.
At any rate, now doesn't really seem to be the time to job hunt and I still have plenty to learn in my current position so I'm going to make the most of my time here. But I no longer feel locked down and I have to say, it's quite liberating.