Originally Posted by
SpecialTracking
I fully disagree with your sentiment. Those room full off farts you speak of got me through the last 16 or so years. I will forever be indebted to them.
The people you choose to denigrate want to do a good job but were smothered by circumstances beyond their control. I consider the fact that we did not endure a hull loss during these times as a testament to the skill and professionalism of the aviators you choose to disparage.
Easy there speed racer. I wasn't referring to the PILOTS, though on reading it again now I can see how it came off that way. I was referring to the fact that the last 16 years in this industry has SUCKED for all of us and it's really nice to have some positive momentum. In no way, shape or form was mine a post to infer that our pilots were anything short of heroic for making it through the past 16 years of crap. I sat next to countless guys/gals getting furloughed, bumped, and stagnated and it makes me absolutely thrilled every time I see a bid come out now to see those same names going to the widebodies, upgrading, etc.
I was merely referring to the fact that unlike buscappy, I would rather have a new hire who is genuinely happy to be here than one who isn't.
I'm bummed that folks would ever think that I have anything but the utmost respect for EVERY pilot who safely endured the last 16 years at this airline, carrying the water while our management continuously crapped on us, our families, and our customers. I guess I need to consider my tone in future posts if that's the vibe I'm putting off.