Regret staying in HAA

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Author: 3-5M in lost income Date: 10/17/2022 8:13:50 AM +16/-4

Much debate continues on the benefits of leaving helicopters for greener pastures. A recent post made me realize timing is everything. 20 years ago, jumping to airplanes was suicide. About half succeeded, as it was a real boys club. A number of peers simply stopped flying rather than come crawling back to offshore or EMS. Fast forward 20 years, now the debate has merit. If successful, you can double or triple your lifetime income by taking a chance. I'm telling everyone, ie the younger guys, go now while the demand is high. This wint last. There are a few exceptions. A number of pilots make north of 200k, by making good choices. Corp, VIP, Yachties, etc. My take is still this. If your hobbies are more important than income, do what it takes to pay the bills. Just know you will be still flying into your late 60s. If building a larger income is more important to secure a pain free retirement, the answer is quite clear.

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Regret staying in HAA +16/-4 3-5M in lost income 10/17/2022 8:13:50 AM

Regret staying in HAA +1/-14 the post is mostly bs except for 10/17/2022 8:50:44 AM

Regret staying in HAA +20/-3 He Is Giving Advice. Not Looking 10/17/2022 9:03:29 AM

Regret staying in HAA +0/-2 dark side 10/17/2022 9:22:03 AM

a helipad is a helipad regardless of what's (NT) +0/-6 around it...trees, buidings, whatever. 10/17/2022 11:06:51 AM

a helipad is a helipad regardless of what's +3/-3 said nobody that’s 10/17/2022 1:57:10 PM

Regret staying in HAA +0/-1 Thanks for the update 10/17/2022 11:29:41 AM

Regret staying in HAA +2/-5 yeah timing is everything eye roll 10/17/2022 11:09:28 AM

Regret staying in HAA +0/-1 the airlines used to be a boys club 10/17/2022 11:23:45 AM

Regret staying in HAA +2/-1 Mel 10/17/2022 12:20:32 PM

Regret staying in HAA +0/-1 So 10/17/2022 12:56:54 PM

Regret staying in HAA +4/-1 the point has apparently eluded you 10/17/2022 3:50:01 PM

If you think sticking with rotors +2/-1 Means flying into your 60's 10/17/2022 12:27:53 PM

Regret staying in HAA +11/-0 Anonymous 10/17/2022 3:36:56 PM

Regret staying in HAA (NT) +0/-3 Yes, yes, give us more union bs! 10/17/2022 3:52:00 PM

Regret staying in HAA +2/-1 Yes, Yes, NotOnly More Union BS 10/17/2022 3:57:40 PM

You should welcome fixed-wing poaching. +4/-1 Win-Win 10/17/2022 4:20:22 PM

You should welcome fixed-wing poaching. +0/-6 your value to the company 10/17/2022 4:23:05 PM

You should welcome fixed-wing poaching. +0/-1 I Didn’t See Or Hear You Say It First 10/17/2022 4:38:36 PM

There's no need for you to figure it out. +0/-1 Win-Win 10/17/2022 5:49:57 PM

There's no need for you to figure it out. +0/-3 x54 10/17/2022 7:57:14 PM

Keyword: "chance". It's still a chance! Airlines are a fickle career! (NT) +1/-1 Particularly today! 10/18/2022 6:55:09 AM

Keyword: "chance". It's still a chance! Airlines are a fickle career! +0/-2 no 10/18/2022 7:33:23 AM

Keyword: "chance". It's still a chance! Airlines are a fickle career! +3/-1 Yes they are 10/18/2022 7:58:39 PM

Keyword: "chance". It's still a chance! Airlines are a fickle career! +1/-1 Class A airspace 10/19/2022 6:11:34 AM

Do you even hear yourself? (NT) +0/-1 Anonymous 10/19/2022 8:00:37 AM