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Honolulu to Auckland

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Somewhere over the Rockies 57s fly...

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Hi! Just wanted to tell you that I really enjoy reading your posts :) I'm in a similar situation, my boyfriend being a commercial airline pilot and i'm having a "normal" 9 to 5 job. It's nice to read about the things that you thought about like the lifestyle etc. Really speaks to me. That was also a struggle for me but as you said, we continue to learn. Hope to see more of your posts!

Thank you for the kind words! It is great to hear that you can relate. Pilot girlfriends / partners / wives understand one another in a very special way. It is an interesting lifestyle to be a part of and one I never imagined I would (not because I didn’t want to, but it had just never crossed my mind!). Now that I have learned more about it - and really about myself - I am starting to enjoy it.

If you haven’t yet, I would highly recommend joining your boyfriend on overnights when you can. I know it isn’t always easy with a 9-5 job but if he has a weekend trip you could try to swing it (just be careful about getting “stuck” somewhere with non-rev). It helped me get a much better understanding of the job and showed me what an overnight is really like (although I think my boyfriend would dispute this because we tend to do fun activities in these other cities, which doesn’t always happen with the crew - depends who he flies with).

I really appreciate your feedback. I write to sort out a lot of my own thoughts but I am happy to learn someone found my posts and connected with them, too. I wish you the best of luck with your relationship!!

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Hey. I don't know how long ago that post was, but I was searching the pilot girlfriend tag and I just want to say thanks for making me feel not so alone. I am only 20, and my boyfriend of 4 years is yet to finish his degree in piloting and it's already so hard seeing him barely once a week..I don't know how I'll cope once he starts flying for a living. But I will. I dunno, your post made me cry. I wish I knew more pilot girlfriends. Thanks for writing that, anyway.

Hello!

I am so happy you found my post and it was helpful to you. Dating a pilot (or anyone who travels a great deal for work) can come with some challenges but can be very rewarding, too. There was a period of time where I struggled with my boyfriend’s work schedule. Sometimes I still have moments of doubt about whether or not I can handle the lifestyle, but those are few and far between. I learned a lot the first year we were dating and still continue to learn.

How long you have to go without seeing one another will depend on what type of pilot your boyfriend becomes. Working for the airlines isn’t so bad (from my perspective) - we usually don’t go more than 4-5 days without at least 1 day together (and usually he is home for more than just 1 day). I would suggest pursuing a career that you enjoy and having family/friends around as well as hobbies to stay busy. That is important no matter who you date in life - your own happiness has to come from within in any relationship.

I would encourage you to be honest with yourself and your boyfriend about your feelings. If you choose to stay in your relationship you have to accept that your boyfriend will be gone often. It is unfair to make him feel guilty for leaving or build resentment towards him for doing his job. I definitely let my boyfriend know if I am feeling lonely (which happens every now and then) but I try not to make him feel bad about it, and I certainly don’t feel like it is “his fault".

I am fortunate that my boyfriend understands and is supportive if I do have a hard time. Good communication is key! Best of luck to you and your boyfriend!

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Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier. We hold on to so many th

Great article. Great perspective!

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Hello love, I would use your real name but idk what it is :( this is a random AND weird question. However I am interested in becoming a dietitian and I don't know who to turn to or where to look for information. I've read so much on the Internet but I just feel its not enough info. I start school next semester and I would just really really love to know what going to school is like for that particular career. Also, how long it takes to become a certified dietitian and anything else you think of.

Hello Ermiunno-

How exciting that you want to become a dietitian!

In the United States the term “dietitian” is legally protected, whereas the term “nutritionist” is not. That means anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, but it takes the right credentials to be a dietitian. Most hospitals, clinics, and other professional environments only hire Registered Dietitians.

It sounds like you are already enrolled in school, so the first step from there would be to see if your school offers a Nutrition and Dietetics major that is accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If not, you would have to look elsewhere to complete your Bachelor’s degree or take the required coursework. After completing a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, you then must complete an accredited internship / supervised practice before becoming eligible to take the RD exam. It can be tough to get an internship, in fact, there are about 2,000 openings every year and 4,000 applicants. I suggest keeping your grades up (GPA above 3.5 preferably) as well as pursuing work and volunteer opportunities within the nutrition field as able to be a competitive applicant. Volunteering at a local hospital or working in a food service environment can offer valuable experience. The whole process takes about five years, give or take how far along you are in school or if you are a full-time student or not.

I would direct you to this website: http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=8143 for more information on the process.

If you live outside of the United States I am not very useful as I am not familiar with the way it works in other countries.

Best of luck with school!

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