Originally Posted by
Indy
Never intended that to be a dig on UAL. Sorry that I came across that way. UAL was a place I would have loved to have landed my second career. I have many friends who recently have. Did not mean to come across as gloating or hypocritical.
BTW, if you knew the story behind my friend, his "professional" nature wouldn't even be a discussion item. His comment, which surprised me and why I referenced it, related to the relative harmony between the labor groups and management. The corporation is, in his estimation, a team working toward common goals...together. It sounds like that's not very common in the industry and has strategic consequences...that's all.
Getting to know the two guys sent away from my group, and how high caliber they were is the reason for my deduction that Delta is looking for something more that being a good dude and a good pilot. I do not pretend to know the secret. All I know is, the DAL interview was tough. It took me a lot of work to be ready. From what I saw, even that might not be enough.
Glad I made it.
Don't worry Indy, you have many valid points!! I admire people that work hard for what they want and, you sound like you are one of them!! Delta is a great airline! I'm sure you will be very happy with your choice! I guess where I came across "thin skinned" was the comment your buddy has about UAL! I was former CAL and the merger has been tough! (lots of dirty laundry just like I'm sure you will hear on line at DAL!) I am a firm believer if you don't like something, DO something about it! Don't just sit there and complain and tell everyone how bad it is!! Yes, our managers do some lame things but it doesn't effect how I perform my job, it just frustrates me!! So if I was your friend and knew what an asset you would be to my company, I would actively recruit you. Not tell you to go to the competition!!
Don't take my post as anything more than sticking up for UAL, because those 2 "great guys" maybe reading this forum and I want them to come over to UAL!!
Again Congrats on your new job!! I'm sure it's a relief to have over and you'll have a BLAST!