First Class Marriage

by Sven Zimmer

The divorce rate in the United States is currently around 50 percent. If you travel for work, the rate is even higher. What are you doing to maintain a healthy relationship? A divorce will cost you half of everything you own, sometimes even more. The financial loss is minor compared to the emotional toll and impact a divorce will have on you and your family. This book will take a look at some of the many challenges we face as professional travelers and hopefully lead you in the right direction to beat the odds. Within, are stories of people just like you, some successful at their marriage, and others not. Why make the same mistakes that others have already made; why not learn from the ones that have done it right? Discover the bad and try to avoid it, embrace the good and try to implement it in your own life. Written from the perspective of a pilot, intended for anyone that travels for a living.

204 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2014

Reviews

[Cristine Mermaid · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that the pilot wouldn't "get" it as he is the one who leaves but he certainly did seem to understand that the one being left taking care of the children full time, the house full time, all of the details of life alone makes a lot of sacrifices so that the pilot can "follow their bliss". I, being the one at home, could relate to a lot of the stories and struggles of having to give up so much and move quite a few times (not all jobs are commutable) and give up the adventurous gypsy lifestyle (I was a former flight attendant) . Obviously, it takes a special kind of person and not everyone is cut out for it. While it isn't something the pilot has control over, he does need to appreciate and acknowledge the one who makes it possible for him , which is something the author states several times. I was a bit thrown off by the author's stories of divorces where the pilot had to pay alimony until he retired and the ex wives who don't have to go to work, etc. Perhaps this was long ago or isolated examples but the wife has even more financial incentive (in the majority of cases where children are involved) than the pilot. The pilot will go on with his earning power and the ability to work not being restricted by children whereas the mother (especially those who took themselves out of the work force because of numerous moves and restrictions due to this lifestyle) will almost never receive that kind of alimony and child support isn't going to make up for the loss of her earning power (statistically speaking, I know there are exceptions). Pilots now have so much debt from getting their licenses and degree and make so little money for a very long time. It is not a life of luxury except for those at the top. Overall, I was impressed. Well done!