Originally Posted by Rock

I get that same feeling about every two weeks when I look at my gross pay and compare it to what actually shows up in my bank account.

Maybe next contract our NC will find a way to make each one of us a tax free charity. For all the misery I'm reading about from guys who are suffering with their horrible pay and benefits at FedEx, I'm sure there has to be some way to turn us into one of those late night infomercials with the sad music, tired sounding celebrity voice, and a destitute looking FedEx pilot holding up his measly after tax, signing bonus check.

"Won't you help this poor man out? His income level puts him at a tax rate that is bleeding him dry. Just look at what's left of his bonus check. How is he still feeding his family?!? Your contribution of a few dollars, or a warm blanket will change his life forever. Will you help?"