Hey, look, the therapy is paying off!!:D

Yep, a few years ago I was on my track and things were flying high. Since then there's been a lot of broken promises from my employer and revelations on my part.

Anyone associated with aircraft, especially commercial aircraft, knows that it's a highly cyclical industry. However, I think my issues go deeper than just a market downturn. Ignore the aircraft industry and the rest of Wichita seems to be doing fairly well, at least compared to many other cities. As I've said before, I really have no complaints in regards to the city.

As far as getting laid off, no thanks. I'm in enough of a squeeze as it is, I'd prefer to make this change on my own terms.

Why not get a job interview somewhere nice and have them bring wife along?

Think they'll bring her family too?;)

Seriously though, it really is something I have given a lot of thought. The longer I don't find what I'm looking for here, the more I will consider it. Ultimately, it's all about options.

Have you thought about working for the Government?
I have a similar background as you do. Construction experience, then went back to school for engineering. I worked for an aerospace company in the Chicago got fed up with that and found a job working for Gov. (Army aviation). I work for the Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED). While the work is not that rewarding, there are plenty of good benefits working for the gov. You get quite a bit of time off which lets you spend time with the family or with hobbies. Check out USA Jobs Huntsville Al area for a list of jobs. If you want shoot me a PM and I will go into more detail.

John, thanks for the suggestion. I've looked at the various govt job websites, and while there are opportunities they are all elsewhere. That seems to be a trend.

On a related note, more layoffs are planned at work this month. The rumor is about 1/3 of our engineering group is getting cut. That could very well force my hand.

Not to bring up an old thread but have you seen the latest edition of Aviation Week?

"Wichita the next Detroit"

Nice.:rolleyes: I will have to check that out.

You can't miss it, it is on the cover.