Originally Posted by
Jetjok
THE core issues are that: a) You, Mr. Johnie-come-lately, don't make the rules; If the new rule says 65, then those who fall within that age limit should make up their own mind to either stay or go, based on their situation and feelings, and not be swayed by jerks like you; b) I just so happens to be none of your god-damned business why someone would stay or go. You don't have the need to know, and you haven't earned that, even if you feel that you do need to know; c) When you've put in 15 or 20 years of hub turns, wx diverts, operational emergencies, 4 leg nights, multiple CAT III approaches in the same pairing, etc, etc, then maybe you'll have the right to tell someone something about their private life, but not now.
OK boys, I'd say that Jetjok has been kicked around enough on this one. Notice how his tone was out of charactor? I'm guessing he might have been fatigued, had a couple of cocktails or both. You know, gets up the next morning and says "I did what". We've all been there.