Originally Posted by
Inop2
Line holder for all of 2017, commuter, flew my schedule minus 2 segments. No OT, sign on bonus was in 2016, no referrals in 2017 and no retention bonus this year because of the creative structure of how it’s paid out. W2 Box 1.... $31.1 K. I realize flying is a dream for many including me but I’ve burned through $8k in savings to supplement my pay. If you live in base you can pick up OT and make the situation a lot better otherwise....
Yeah this almost exactly for me as well. Missed the retention bonus by 1 day and the cynical side of me can’t help but think that was intentional by the company.