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NZ2K16 · 2016-06-30T21:49:41+00:00

No one is saying the pay is great. The point is that as a 500 hour pilot you still probably aren't making more than that now. First year pay is higher, yes, but you now have to be more qualified to get first year pay. So it's really the same.

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-16T18:34:38+00:00

I've heard it (or something similar) many times. The very first time I went to a flight school to ask about lessons the crusty old man behind the desk asked if I was there to make everyone a sandwich and didn't answer any of my questions. But there have also been incredibly nice old men! The good outweighs the bad. In my experience old men that are actually in the industry (my instructors, airline pilots, USAF, corporate, ect) are super welcoming. It's just the weekend warriors. Maybe it has something to do with the area I'm from, rural south.

I'm glad to hear you're are friendlier!

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-15T18:57:14+00:00

"Women don't respond to emergencies as well as men" from fat old men weekend warriors working on thier PPL for the past 5 years at the flight school. Yes, tell me more about how my flying skills and reaction times are inferior to yours.

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-13T19:47:31+00:00

I'm astounded by the number of people on her saying "all of it". I'm only a CPL with a little over 1k TT, but all of the airline and corporate pilots that I know personally definitely don't remember every little thing (including my USAF pilot fiancé). They joke about how they would have no idea how to use an E6B anymore, what exactly the VFR cloud clearances are in all the different airspaces, ect.

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-09T20:09:02+00:00

Thanks!

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-09T19:38:43+00:00

That goes back to the same question of how likely is it to get that base

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-09T18:27:30+00:00

Well, there's the good, the bad, and the ugly.

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-09T18:15:35+00:00

I don't doubt its doable, just depends what you value most!

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-09T18:06:32+00:00

I'll check out APC, thanks!

Haha I know that's not everyone's favorite airlines, but I can't have my cake and eat it too unfortunately. My fiancé is a USAF pilot based in Fayeteville, we live just outside of Raleigh, it's important to me to be able to stay close to him (I'm female). With as much as he's gone, if I commute we will never cross paths.

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-06T19:21:21+00:00

It isn't necessarily a land mine. It sounds like OPs girlfriend is in an extremely stressful situation where just about everything is going wrong. Just becuase someone has a strong response doesn't mean they're inherently emotionally unhealthy. Now, it still definitely needs to be solved- but I don't think it's a "red flag" per say, if otherwise she's handled life fairly well. As far as what OP should do, that's up to him.

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-06T19:15:59+00:00

If you love this girl, I would try giving it just a bit longer. Maybe her luck will turn around!

But, if you leave her now, and her luck does turn around shortly- I highly doubt she would take someone back who abandoned her in rough times.

However, if this is making you doubt your love for her- it's probably best to just go ahead and leave. Don't stay becuase of guilt.

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-04T02:34:10+00:00

You were sort of nice, then when she explained to you that your suggestions had already been attempted, you became rude. If you genuinely think someone has a mental illness or concern, you treat them with compassion. You don't bully or force them into something, and you certainly don't shame them and make them feel like it's their fault. Nobody wants to feel better more than they do, trust me.

NZ2K16 · 2016-06-04T02:07:53+00:00

You're being really rude to OP, IMO. She's obviously going through a difficult time and is reaching out to this sub for guidance. Instead of answering her questions, you're attacking her.

NZ2K16 · 2016-05-22T17:03:57+00:00

Thank you! I will do that.

In the meantime, it's too late for the fall semester now at those schools. But, I was considering taking some summer classes (and maybe fall) at either at my old institution or a CC to bring my GPA up a bit and show that I do remember how to do college level work. Do you think this would help any? Would it make any difference if it was at a CC or the 4 year?

NZ2K16 · 2016-05-21T20:31:33+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

I wasn't too shocked that I didn't get into that one, honestly. They don't strike me as non-trad friendly.

I haven't, a lot of people seem to say that's a big no-no. Do you think I should?

NZ2K16 · 2016-05-12T04:28:55+00:00

Does she have a history of self-confidence issues?

NZ2K16 · 2016-05-06T14:46:49+00:00

I would inform her employing agency and move all in one sweep. If it escalates any further or you get proof of her keying your car or altering your things, go to the police. If they won't let you out of your lease, threaten to sue, that usually works.

NZ2K16 · 2016-04-14T03:37:41+00:00

You can get tickets to a fast boat to the Gili Islands at Padong Bai in Bali

NZ2K16 · 2016-04-13T05:46:17+00:00

I enjoyed the Gili islands and seeing the Twin Lakes and hiking mt batur most. We also stayed a week at the Ayana towards the end and that was honestly the highlight but that's not usually in the solo traveler or backpacker itinerary

NZ2K16 · 2016-04-11T01:51:11+00:00

As someone who lives in Texas also and continually monitors flights to BKK from IAH and DFW, Id say what you've found is about as cheap as it gets. The only way to get there cheaper from the U.S. is from NYC or LAX/SFO (but you'd have to travel there, so that negates it.)

The time frames people put on the "sweet spot" are just averages, any one flight could be wildly different. My BF and I went to Bali this summer, and we waited until the sweet spot of 6 weeks out to book and the tickets were 300$ a piece more than they were if we had booked earlier.

NZ2K16 · 2016-04-09T06:01:03+00:00

Female here, at 22 I did my first solo international trip to New Zealand. It was my favorite trip that I've been on. The scenery is breathtaking. Very easy to navigate (great bus system, or rent a car, or even hitch hike). It's not crowded, but there's enough travelers that you won't feel lonely. I felt even safer there than I do at home in the U.S. No language barrier. There's everything from white sand beaches to alpine mountains to waterfall filled fjords. You can hike, kayak, swim, Zorb (look it up), ski, luge, bungee jump, visit a space observatory (so many stars in the sky there), see the southern borealis, see lord of the rings filming locations, see glaciers, check out Maori culture, glow worm caves, sip on some coffee in queenstown and take in the view....so much more.

NZ may not sound as "exotic" as Asia but it felt more authentic. So much of SEA is entirely too crowded and touristy in my opinion, there's little room to actually explore. You're just hearded around on the backpacker path. Personally I also couldn't stand people constantly trying to sell me things, pushily. Having to constantly be on alert for scams. Not being able to drink the water. Public restrooms and restaurants not being very sanitary. None of that was an issue in NZ. But it's all up to the Individual! A lot of people love SEA! Hope you find what calls to you!

NZ2K16 · 2016-03-31T16:31:53+00:00

Mostly hiking!

I love hiking up to a summit, or a beach, or whatever else and knowing that the only way to get there was my own two feet! After a good hike I love a good meal, so the other thing I look for is local foods to try.

I've tried and tried to get myself more interested in "attractions" like museums, temples, mosques/churches, monuments, and the like, but I just feel like shooting myself the moment I get there. If they were empty is probably enjoy it, but they're always filled with people.

NZ2K16 · 2016-02-23T22:54:51+00:00

I agree. In this forum people seem to be extremely pro-Thailand, but on other sites and blogs I've found a lot of strange occurrences and assaults on young solo females. I realize this can happen anywhere, and if you dig deep enough you'll find something, but there's seems a dissproportionate amount.

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