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Escrime


Kate Spade

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I'm happy, elated and scared witless at the same time.

I love flying helicopters so much, that I have decided to change careers to become a full time commercial helicopter pilot. 

Training for me to get my CPL (commercial pilot's license) will take a year from when I start.  I am also getting my intructor rating as well, which means I can start teaching as soon as I get my CPL.  The flight school where I am learning has offered me a job as an instructor once I graduate so I can get flight time in.  At this point, I will have 200 hours of flight time.  Once I teach for about a year, I will have 500 hours of flight time.  THEN companies will begin looking at my resume to hire me as a professional pilot.

I am taking out a loan to pay for the training, and the first few years are going to be lean, especially since I won't be making as much in the beginning as I do now..

BUT I have fallen in love with flying, and I think this is the right career change for me.

It's a complete 180 from anything I have ever done, but I can't see me not flying.

I just had to tell someone...

Now, I am waiting for my career education loan to be approved.

Please, please send good vibes that it is approved and soon!


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Gucci

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WOW! How cool!

Congratulations on making such a big decision. It can be tough to follow your dreams sometimes, but the rewards will be worth the "lean years."

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thats awesome!

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Best of luck! It is so exciting to realize the career that you know will make you truly happy. I hope that all goes well with your aid package. I'm waiting on mine as well and it is driving me bonkers, ha!!

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Fantastic news!  Congratulations for following your heart! 



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Kate Spade

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Wow. Congrats and good luck!!

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Kate Spade

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That is so exciting!  Best of luck to you.

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it takes so much courage/conviction/faith to change careers. you SO rock for doing this. good luck!!!

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Gucci

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WOW! Good for you for having the courage to make the switch. And what a fascinating career choice! Best of luck that the loan is approved soon. I am so excited for you!!

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Kate Spade

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wow well done! and good luck!

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Kate Spade

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Thanks, guys!

I got the loans approved, and now, I start.

whew...

scared, but happy...

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wow! That's awesome! It sounds like you'll really love your new job :)

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Hermes

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That is so cool! Good luck to ya!

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Gucci

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Good luck!! I think its great that you will be doing something that you love!

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Hermes

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I so want your life, it's just totally cool! Good luck to you, future pilot!!! :)

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Gucci

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How cool is that?! I wish you the best of luck!!

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Congratulations!  That is a wonderful new adventure!

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congrats escrime, that's amazing!

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Wow! That's flat out awesome. Congrats on having found your calling and best wishes!

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