Originally Posted by FurloughedX2:1025334
Wow, this thread has gone all over the place. From, a rumour to yay to it sucks so bad who would want to, to how much pay, etc. I am a 12/99 UAL DOH with 5+ years off for good behavior. I would love to get back to work, and let my wife stay home with the kids like she's wanted to since 12/99. I just need to know exactly what pay I am coming back to, for planning purposes. Should I figure 7th year UAL 320 pay or what? We could use a decent health, dental plan etc. with 3 kids. I know the current work rules at CAL suck, but, it can't be that way for much longer......right? We have to have a contract within the next year. I imagine, the way my career has gone thus far, that I will be stapled well below the CAL guys in the SLI, but, starting in 2012 all the clingons will be leaving, no? So, the hell should only last so long. I am so confused!!! Shed some light on me oh great forum gods.
Whatever you are currently doing for employment is better than coming to CAL. If you are unemployed, this is also better than coming to CAL. I said the exact same things that you are saying about 4 years ago: "surely they will get a contract soon" "i know it sucks but it can't be that bad." You can read about how **** poor our work rules are all day long, but until you experience all the little nuances that they exploit on a daily basis here, you will not have a complete understanding of what you are getting into. I wish I could convince you to change your mind as it seems you are decided and looking to take a job over here. Perhaps your wife should talk to mine before you commit to this. Please think twice, and think hard: this isn't as bad as you are thinking, it is actually much worse. As for health coverage, I am unsure if you would get it from the start. New hires go 6 months before it coverage begins. Perhaps a good plan would be to come over,get the 737 type, or get current if you already have it, quit, then go to SWA.