Originally Posted by
HuggyU2
Caveat: this is not the case in my single-seat world.
Retiree or separatee... it is discussed in the healthy manner that it should be... where intelligent pilots and officers weigh the pros and the cons... and make informed decisions. As someone who went to the airlines and then returned (twice), I was often in these conversations.
If your community doesn't tolerate that, and the CC allows retribution for it, that's a shame.
I had my retirement papers in and was scolded for talking airlines while I was sitting Top 3 at the Ops Desk. CC thought it was bad for morale and would taint the B Course studs. There was a whole slew of us in those conversations in 2012/13. Since then 2/3 of those involved in those conversations have since retired/separated and been hired at a major.
I'd be willing to bet in today's Big Blue Mother Air Force this type of response from leadership is more common than not. Regardless I couldn't be happier with this side of the fence. The grass is much, much greener.