Originally Posted by
FlyJSH
Well, this colgan guy (who upgraded prior to the SLI, and could have held a 200 CA slot, but didn't) will be getting down graded (including the 15000pay cut).
The difference is while the fences may hurt me, I'm not bitter. The dice were thrown, and I got craps. Oh well.
That said, I'll still wear the four stripes I earned, and I'll respect the CA to my left. If you have a problem with that, too bad.
I got downgraded a few years ago also, and I never once wore it after I went back as an FO. I find it funny guys who are still wearing their 4 stripes. Who cares if you earned it, wear the uniform that's your position, not what you were in the past. If you really believe what you said, are you going to wear it for your next airline too? I mean you earned it right? Besides by doing it, what are you trying to prove? is it going to keep you pay check the same? are you trying to impress someone? I don't get what's the point. I will give you a heads up that when Pinnacle downgrade 31 CA a few years back, some guys were still wearing their 4th stripes. It didn't last long. Flight standards knew who these people were and put an end to it, so enjoy it while you can.