Originally Posted by
DownInPetaluma
It’s a scam nowadays. Little to no job security, flawed seniority system, intense scrutiny, ever-waning authority, crumby hotels in the middle of nowhere; all for an average paycheck. Very few career people supporting the operation anymore which increases pilot workload and liability.
Lemme take out a loan for 200k, hope my timing is perfect, and I become a hero. Said no one.
First three I guess are debatable.
Ever-waning authority. Not so sure. If I want more fuel, dispatch gives me more fuel. Of course I usually have a reason for asking other than "I'm scared."
Crumby hotels in middle of nowhere. Actually, the hotels we get aren't too bad and we have some input. Yes, the short ones will be close to the airport where there are usually fewer dining options. But most of us prefer more sleep on the shorts anyway. NYC, YUL, YYZ, BOS longs are crumby hotels in the middle of nowhere?? Seriously?? How much more in the middle can you get. Definitely better than in the days when KF was attacked in her room and put out of work for over a month. That was the wakeup call for the company.
The pay throughout the industry is rising rapidly, though granted XJT is falling behind but the retention numbers probably reflect that.
As for the 200K loan taken out to get the job I'm sorry, but only fools did that and I have little sympathy for fools.