Originally Posted by
dragon
Sink,
Normally I like what you have to say. In this case I was specifically speaking about T and sailing. Two who routinely champion the idea that if you're not happy, leave.
I was attempting to commiserate with others here. Obviously I touched a nerve and for that I apologize. I know Delta is a great company, I'm just frustrated that every time we're told lies and half truths to attempt to keep morale up. On the bottom, or the middle we can't move up relatively speaking without new hiring at the bottom.
I don't plan on leaving Delta, but does that mean I can't be dissatisfied with where I sit and the apparent stagnation. Before anyone says we're stagnated because of the economy. Delta has posted record profits during this time and we bought 88 717s and 100 737s and it looks like we'll keep the 9 for another year. Why shouldn't that require more pilots.
Anyway didn't realize I had the drama meter on high. Sorry!
We're OK. I've just found the stagnation tough to stomach lately, and I don't begrudge anyone else for being dissatisfied. I don't suggest to anyone they need to leave (to a certain extent) just because they're frustrated over the short or medium-term, so I understand and accept your frustration.
I just specifically object to people who are sure it's better elsewhere, the proof being that newhires are leaving, and are trying to cash that into sympathy. Newhires can, and should, move around when hiring is ongoing. I admire those who make calls, and don't want to be stuck with those that can't.
I also think that if there ever is a point when I absolutely can't stand my career, and it's been going on for years, I should go. In the meantime, I would have tried to strike a balance between just enough complaining as to make conversation, not so much as to look over to find the other guy hanging from a hat hook with his tie around his neck...