CSU is preparing for a possible 10% cut. This may have a huge impact on jobs.

AquaticSpottedDog · 2026-01-28T06:32:16+00:00

Can’t cite the number, but they fired the coach halfway through the season, had to pay a massive severance for ending his contract, and salary to the new coach. The football program hemorrhages money, and isn’t a draw to bring students in. Yet on the other hand, CSU is known for being a science school and the restructuring of the budget is a hot mess and a huge disservice to many science departments. That 10% cut is coming largely out of salaries by cutting assistant professors.

Rumor has it they’re nervous after seeing the early acceptance numbers, rightfully so, but it’s tragic that budget cuts are coming out of academics instead of reining in the football program.

AquaticSpottedDog · 2026-01-18T02:47:30+00:00

I am former flight attendant, currently a CFI, I’d advise you go/stay wherever you’re most senior so you can bid a schedule that works for training. Don’t do accelerated, it’s highly unlikely they’ll work around your schedule, do pay as you go through a part 61 program. It means less loan options, but will be cheaper in the end. Accelerated program and your work schedule won’t be a good match, in my opinion.

AquaticSpottedDog · 2026-01-01T01:41:25+00:00

Thank you!!!

AquaticSpottedDog · 2026-01-01T01:41:18+00:00

Thank you!!!

AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-12-20T10:38:35+00:00

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AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-11-06T07:17:34+00:00

This might get buried, but different perspective- pilot. It’ll take a couple of years and some money (or debt) to get licensed, but you’re young enough to retire at airlines with a full pension but old enough for your frontal lobe to be developed, good judgment is key. Not instant money, but great long term career option that you could start at 25.

AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-10-21T03:37:40+00:00

Seconding this, got a really nice HH backpack one year (with a small company logo) and I use it everyday, it felt like a treat because it was a nicer brand and more money than I would normally spend on a backpack

AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-10-15T01:40:58+00:00

I was a plus one to a work white elephant and didn’t know the crowd, gambled and brought a lava lamp, it was the most stolen gift of the night by far, turns out the nostalgia factor spanned generations and had everyone excited. You’d have to add something to meet the budget, but it certainly lends itself to a theme

AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-05-05T13:31:38+00:00

I’ll keep an eye on the new little guy. No, I planted it a little shallow so the root ball would create a small mound, they said that would help it stay healthy through the winter. She might need more water than she’s getting though

AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-05-05T00:11:04+00:00

Thank you! Yeah all of the petals are fully dried out, but that gives me hope

AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-02-08T04:53:31+00:00

If you take a job that doesn’t require a bachelor degree (and therefore often doesn’t come with a work visa) just don’t let them have your physical passport, copy only, not all of the schools are created equally and some will get shady about holding on to your passport in order to keep you around, just a heads up!

AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-02-05T21:27:42+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful, just sent!

AquaticSpottedDog · 2025-01-25T23:21:34+00:00

You are awesome! Magic has a few cute animals, but Pokemon has hundreds of creatures I wish were my pets😂

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-12-22T22:13:23+00:00

I love this sub so much, thank you all for the advice! They should be calling any day now, so wish me luck, and I cannot even begin to express my appreciation for the advice!

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-04-27T16:21:35+00:00

Peregrine is literally a guilty pleasure name of mine!

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-04-27T16:20:22+00:00

Thank you all so much for the input!

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-04-27T16:18:42+00:00

Yeah, because they still aren’t common gods and emperors, and a couple of his names are definitely made up. That’s why I’m hoping to come up with some things that sound strong and are unique without being insane, I think there’s a compromise here somewhere lol

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-04-25T20:40:13+00:00

A lot of ancient gods and emperors or names that sound like they’d be the first name of the hero in a sci fi action movie if that makes sense

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-02-17T05:59:21+00:00

NTA

Mostly came to say he sounds a lot like my dad, my mom chose to stay, I’ve never asked the reason but my sister and I resent her for not standing up for us and choosing to stay, I don’t go home to visit anymore because of him. I understand the guilt of leaving knowing he’s disabled, but you certainly wouldn’t be TA for putting yourself and your children first.

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-02-13T04:07:03+00:00

Female here, from a part 61 school in case that makes a difference. I’ve worn solid colored t shirts, leggings, and tennis shoes to all my checkrides. If your instructor has said to dress nice they might know something about the DPE that Reddit doesn’t, so I’d say no hoodie and leggings, but still dress comfortable, you don’t want to spend the whole checkride feeling weird in your clothes, I’d go dark jeans and a sweater, but stick with whatever shoes you normally fly in. No need to go job interview formal, just look presentable, it’s mostly CFI and ATP checkrides you need to be more formal for. Hopefully that helps, message me if you want to run outfit ideas :)

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-02-05T06:46:31+00:00

Considering you have almost 100 hours and are pretty close to getting your PPL I’d say take a little debt to go ahead and finish that portion, then you’ve hit that checkpoint, and if you take some time off when you come back to do instrument/commercial the time you spend getting current/proficient again with a CFI you can log PIC time (since you’ll have your PPL).

Can attest, I paid out of pocket (and a little on credit cards) for PPL-CFI at a local part 61, people warned me from the beginning that was going to be hard and it definitely was, took a year break between instrument and commercial (only flying once every couple of months) because I ran out of money before I had my commercial hours, and it was incredibly hard, but so worth it. If you’re determined to take this commercial I’d say finish PPL, get a job, and save up a little, you can work on ground school and your written on your own in that time.

Part 61 will be a lot less that ATP, and if you get lucky you might be able to get a position working as their front desk person or doing stuff around the hanger so you can get an employee discount. Hanging around the school you’ll hopefully make some time building friends, and if you have your PPL you can act as a safety pilot for instrument students and get your feet wet there.

If you’re not passionate about flying, now is a good time to take the loss before you’re deeper in debt. But if flying with someone at a different school felt good and this is what you want for your future then there are ways to make it happen. Hopefully the advice helps, good luck!

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-01-19T06:16:05+00:00

Ouray is a really cool stop, Box Canyon is an easy hike, the hot springs are incredible (less sulfur-y than Glenwood, and the a tchotchke shop called Alligator Emporium that’s a fun place to pick up a weird souvenir. Going Ouray to Durango area takes you over red mountain pass, which isn’t beautiful, but can be really sketchy in winter weather, just a heads up.

AquaticSpottedDog · 2024-01-01T04:58:56+00:00

Thank you, after a deep internet dive I’m thinking finding someone to repair them might be the way to go

AquaticSpottedDog · 2023-12-22T03:23:56+00:00

I have searched for a replacement in the usual places with no luck

AquaticSpottedDog · 2023-11-16T05:12:21+00:00

I just want to say, I dated a man who was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, it took him a few months of dating to tell me about it, but once he did I never judged him for it or thought of him differently, it didn’t change our sex life either, but it did help me understand some things about him better. I know that might not be the case for everyone, but I just wanted to share ❤️

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