Originally Posted by
scambo1
The paycuts were draconian in their percentages. Additionally, we fund our retirement plans (with assistance from the company). This also diminishes buying power.
In my small piece of the world, I took major hits in take home pay from DAL. Now (777fo), I am above where I was then (765FO), in take home pay. However, there were a number of intervening years (8) where it was my outside (of DAL) activities that kept life good.
Your point, in the court of public opinion, is well made though.
I guess its not fashionable to value ones craft as much now as we did 10 plus years ago.
Scambo, we did take major cuts in pay, and I am a 7ER A now vice a 73N A in 2004. I feel that I am much better off with a retirement plan in my own name. Please don't misunderstand me though as I do want "restoration".