How do new AC pilots survive?

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FelixGustof
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How do new AC pilots survive?

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Honest question:

Are AC pilots expected to be independently wealthy or work side jobs to survive?

How do AC pilots make it in Toronto or Vancouver with such an embarrassing pay?
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Re: How do new AC pilots survive?

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2 to 3 jobs
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NotDirty!
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And/or parents’ basement.
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Re: How do new AC pilots survive?

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Live over an hour's drive away from the airport, and bid a schedule that minimizes the number of drives.
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Re: How do new AC pilots survive?

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We all have Bruce Wayne money, we fly for passion
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HELOC
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Re: How do new AC pilots survive?

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Clearly we should all become professional trolls such as yourself.
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Sold my car and take the bus to work, walk to get groceries, and rent a basement with cockroaches. Don't go out on days off or on layovers. Canceled all subscriptions and got a library card for entertainment and to use the internet.
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You have to stay in your home. Going outside cost like $300 a day now.
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