Originally Posted by
RPJ80
I agree but when our per-diem was $2/hr, or $8k/yr, you would end up pocketing at least 25% if you're spending normally on the road.
Per-diem aside, the first year FO pay was not affected by the pay changes.
What's your new per diem?
We get $2/hr as well, and on average I normally end up taking some home, particularly if I get a decent tip here and there.
At my old company, we had someone who would 'steal' half a loaf of bread from the hotel at breakfast, along with PB and J and eat like a 5 year old for the rest of the day. If he really wanted to splash out, he'd get a $5 footling, eat half for lunch and save the rest for dinner. I think I'd rather kill myself.
As long as the trip doesn't 'cost' me money, I'm generally happy.