Originally Posted by Cheddar

The grass sometimes really is greener, it just depends on what you are looking for. I'm at AA for a couple of reasons, first and most important is domiciles. I live in base and was very, very fortunate to have been awarded my first choice out of indoc. Not commuting is worth more than anything Delta or United could ever offer me. But that is me, and time at home with the family is my top priority.

There are a lot of benefits with Delta, and they are an outstanding company. I have a couple of good friends that have been there for awhile - all commuters - who love it. Two guys in my squadron are starting class this spring, and they are stoked - as they should be. AA definitely has issues, and hopefully we can get our collective $hiznit together as a union/company, but if not, I'll still collect my paycheck and smile. I'm home more than I ever have been, and although I wish I had 20+% more in profit sharing, that doesn't even come close to being able to spend most nights at home.

All things being equal, and if I was offered a job in domicile from each company, Delta would be very appealing. But the retirements are crazy at AA in the next 8-10 years. Good luck, either way it sure beats digging ditches.


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