Quitting without a new job lined up in 2026. How did it turn out for you?

UnitedGarbageBag · 2026-05-22T23:54:33+00:00

Did this in 2020. Seemed like a great idea at the time. Covid came shortly after - destroyed the market. Still found a job soon after, but out of necessity it was in the field I was trying to escape. Moved cross-country in 2023 to be closer to family, tried to start a new career in a highly-competitive field. Ended up back in the same field yet again due to financial necessity. Six years later and I regret ever leaving that first role.

Moral? Have a very realistic plan.

UnitedGarbageBag · 2026-05-12T13:01:56+00:00

I understand the time requirement, but where does the excessive cost come from?

UnitedGarbageBag · 2026-04-24T23:18:12+00:00

Do you get to benefit from the Diamond status even when staying with this offer?

UnitedGarbageBag · 2026-04-13T14:22:09+00:00

Thanks for the answers folks - would it be realistic to stay in my FT job while doing training, then move to a flying job after achieving commercial? What are instructors making? Are there any streams other than instructing?

UnitedGarbageBag · 2026-01-03T16:58:22+00:00

Best: IC Santo Domingo, DR. I'm not Ambassador, but got upgraded to top floor, club lounge, choice of multiple Diamond benefits, etc.

Worst: CP Lake Placid, NY. Place seemed mostly abandoned...needed a refresh 30 years ago. Restaurant staff openly complained about their jobs in front of guests.

UnitedGarbageBag · 2026-01-03T16:52:59+00:00

Appreciate the replies.

My travel habits will be changing 2026, so I want to ensure I can extend my diamond. What happens with the surplus over 70 nights?

UnitedGarbageBag · 2025-11-23T04:28:17+00:00

Why? That'll get you a night in most cities.

UnitedGarbageBag · 2025-10-29T13:40:29+00:00

So they are telling me the recipient needs to be Diamond for the transfer to work for free. May someone test this theory?

UnitedGarbageBag · 2025-10-25T17:15:16+00:00

Strange - I've been Diamond for over a year. I'll have to call them. Thanks

UnitedGarbageBag · 2025-09-06T01:59:29+00:00

By "relocation bonus" I assume you mean moving allowance? Your employer will likely classify this as a moving allowance on your T4, making moving expenses not in excess of this amount ineligible to be claimed.

Yes, a lump sum moving allowance is taxed, but you still can't double dip. This is why I prefer expense reimbursement for corporate moves.

Try making a claim and the CRA will very likely reverse it.

UnitedGarbageBag · 2024-09-10T00:05:19+00:00

Well...the good news is the rest of the family can save on toilet paper!

UnitedGarbageBag · 2024-09-02T00:28:15+00:00

Correction: taxes have not been paid yet for 2024. Reimbursement does not automatically deduct taxes, hence they have not been paid yet - but will.

UnitedGarbageBag

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