Originally Posted by
KnockKnock
Is Alaska mismanaged, yes. Has Alaska’s future become murky, yes. Has Alaska mishandled the acquisition, yes. Does Alaska need a management overhaul from the top down, yes. Is there room for many improvements, yes. Is Alaska a terrible place to work, no. I came from a terrible place to work and know the difference. I suggest, if you haven’t already, everyone on here complaining about how bad it is, take the time to send JL, BT and BM along with your base reps, an email respectfully stating your Union speaks for you and you wish to be heard. Otherwise all the complaining, *****ingnmoaning, and hate towards AS is no better than a toddler throwing a tantrum because they didn’t get the exact flavor of lollipop they wanted. It’s time to do something about our situation.
Again, that no should be a yes. Stop comparing Alaska to where you came from. Of course it’s an improvement. But compared to the 2014-present hiring cycle, how many pilots left Delta, American, United, or Southwest to come to Alaska? Probably zero, or maybe at best you can count on one hand how many. Alaska is a “legacy” airline and as such should be compared to the big 5, not the terrible place you came from (or anywhere else for that matter). AS being a good, so so, or terrible place should be a comparison to other big top 5 carriers in terms of career prospects, growth, retirements, pay, QOL, scheduling.