texpilot

Well.... not really a correct quote... a semicolon is used to make a more distinct separation between the two statements.

"This place makes a ton of money, we're getting paid; live within your means and try to work as little as possible..."

This statement was not meant to imply we make less, more, or the same as Delta, etc.... I was stating a principle that will lead toward happiness wherever you work, live within you means.

And as far as your "total career value" perceived as much lower, that is obviously different for each individual. I drive to work and barely break 300 hours a year, didn't break 200 years ago. I'll probably pull down $160k this year, to be gone a night or two a month, that is some career value that I personally couldn't find somewhere else. If I was unhappy with my "total career value," you gotta believe I wouldn't stick around when everyone is hiring.

I hear your angst, I see your thousands of posts, I hear you that this place could/needs to be better. Hell, I even voted no on the contract. But don't try to use your one size fits all "total career value" on everyone.

Tex