Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
I agree 100% and have been preparing for two years.
Of note, a lot of pilots I come in contact with really do not think that ALPA will take the fight to the highest levels afforded to them under section 6, and for us to be successful and for ALPA to be successful, that needs to change. It starts with DALPA showing the pilots that they got their back.
The gloopy strike preparedness plan: a year's salary in the bank, mortgage 6 months ahead, no car payments, no other debt, and a reasonable house with manageable overhead that can be covered with an OK paying entry level job. Bring it (if necessary).
Passed up a lot of bling over the years, and left a lot of toys on the shelf, yet still lived well enough and enjoyed it along the way and never gave a second thought to dropping days I wanted off. I cringe when I see guys that make 2 or 3 times (or more) and yet live hand to mouth spending money they won't even make for several years. Management LOVES that.