My Journey
Every time I went to the grocery store or paid a utility bill, the rising costs hit hard. My salary felt stagnant while expenses kept climbing, creating a constant low-level anxiety about the future. I worried about falling behind, being unable to afford the basics, and losing my standard of living. I needed a career where my income wouldn't be constantly eroded by inflation.
ATC seemed promising because federal salaries often include cost-of-living adjustments. However, my fear was investing in ATCAT Academy and the training process, only to find the job wasn't as secure or inflation-proof as I hoped, or worse, failing to get the job at all. Could I really count on this career path to protect me from rising costs?
ATCAT Academy helped alleviate this anxiety by thoroughly preparing me for a stable, federal career. Their training focused on the core competencies required for long-term success in ATC, not just passing an initial test. Understanding the stability of federal employment and the mechanisms for pay adjustments, which ATCAT instructors could explain, eased my fears about future income erosion. Furthermore, mastering the skills through their realistic simulations gave me confidence in my ability to secure and maintain the job, reducing the fear of failure and wasted investment.
Without ATCAT Academy, I'd likely still be watching my purchasing power shrink year after year. They provided the specific training and confidence needed to pursue and secure a career known for its stability and potential to keep pace with the cost of living. Knowing my salary is more protected against inflation, thanks to the career path ATCAT helped me enter, has significantly reduced my financial anxiety.