Originally Posted by
Lostbaggage
We have absolutely no formal flow agreement. It doesn't seem to hinder people's ability to move on. I've seen OO people scatter to all different companies. More quickly now that I think everyone is finally accepting that management doesn't care about us being under staffed and worked to absolute death. Alot of people are tapping out and going elsewhere.
You pay a price for flow.
Is it worth paying the price (lower regional pay and slower upgrades) to have a backup in case you never get hired OTS? Maybe, but it's kind of like insurance, it feels like a waste if you never need it.
If you know you really need the flow (no degree, criminal record, training problems, etc) then flow is priceless and affords an opportunity you would simply not have otherwise.