Originally Posted by
Bzzt
It's a job we're not changing the world by flying point A to point B, I hate to burst your bubble. There is absolutely nothing to be proud of. My goal is to escape this job and move on to a career ASAP. This deal provides a better opportunity to upgrade than I have today and a safety net in case I never get called by any other career airline.
I don't want to make a career here, I am not going to endure a garbage situation for the good of an industry I truly don't care about. I go to work, I complete my job as safely as I'm able, and I go home. If I have a decent crew I make the best of my 4 days, but I work to live, not live to work.
It's clear your priorities are different than mine, and I respect that. No amount if anger or vitriol on an online forum is going to change my mind. If anyone comes up with a no scenario that benefits me and is legitimate id be more than happy to change my mind, that's why I discuss this garbage once per trip with whoever I fly with.
I'm anxious to see what the majority decided on the 28th, I do believe it will be voted down.
It IS a job. We aren't truly changing the world. But, the same can be said for people making 10 or 100 times our salaries. In fact, I'd say your average inspirational "world changer" doesn't make much in real terms or relative to what they've changed.
However, have some pride in what you do! This is a different job than many. At times it's easy. You know, at times the Dr. doing Lasik surgery has it pretty easy too - push a button, watch the machine go to work. At times an attorney has a case that is so straightforward he can almost phone it in, but if he/she's in high demand, the hour is still billed at $1000 for expertise and experience. Both of those examples are very much worth their pay when a challenging situation comes up and they have the experience and knowledge to handle it correctly.
I don't know your full background, but in the aircraft, I can promise you there have been many days where I have earned my pay dozens of times over and avoided something could have been a headline if handled poorly. I'm sure any pilot (Captain or FO) with a few thousand or more hours can say the same. You are worth only what you negotiate. But you should really value your skill set, knowledge and expertise, not to mention time away from family, etc, farm more than you seem to here.