Originally Posted by FDXFLYR

For stupidpilot:

You never know what someone's life is really like until you walk a mile in their shoes. It's apparent to me and my fellow freighters here, that you do not do what we do. And until you do spend time doing what we do, you will have zero credibility with any of us.

Our job is much different than you may have gleened from movies or novels and it has dramatically changed in the last 5-10 years when management altered the playing field on us. Loyality is expected but not given, honesty is demanded but not returned, the general good of running a quality business has given way to doing anything to make a buck for management and shareholders while at the expense of the employees, and I could go on. I highly encourage you get copies of Flying the Line, Part 1 and 2. It will open your eyes and broaden your perspective.

You would be better served to do what any new employee anywhere should do: observe what goes on, try and watch from the perspective of both sides and keep your opinions to yourself until you have been on the job for a year. Then you'll have gained two things: insight into the background issues, and credibility among your peers.