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Old 02-12-2012 | 04:08 PM
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johnso29
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Originally Posted by Sink r8
Then what do you propose? Doing nothing?

That might actually work.

Personally, I thought the unintended consequences of the rotation surveys would include the inability to agree on what a good mix would be, the fact that Carmen probably can look for a certain outcome, but probably not a "good mix", and the probability we'd end up fighting among ourselves, over something we can't agree on, or change.

I think the rotation survey is probably going to make some people feel good, and not accomplish anything.

The best outcome could be to get rotations in a base to remain as consistant as possible, so that we can make semi-informed decision about the categories we're bidding, and leave us the hell alone otherwise. What's killing many of us is the uncertainty. What's the point of running away to be senior in a junior category, if you don't know what people might or might not lobby for, or whether they might or might not get it done?

So maybe doing nothing is OK, if the company would respond in kind, and not mess with categories as comprehensively and ferquently. Then we can leverage our seniority intelligently, for the best personal outcome.
Sink,

I'm pleased with the action that DALPA has taken. Getting improvements outside Sec 6 IMO is invaluable. I agree with you WRT being unable to find stability. This is why I said the reserve system should be more commuter friendly. It's extremely difficult to chase a line right now, & as a result many people have ended up on reserve. It won't stop for a while. I want to see a reserve system that is more friendly, but not at the expense of others. Personally, I think the latest improvements to reserve will make it more commuter friendly since there will be a systematic way to assign SC. Things will be more predictable.