Originally Posted by
Globemaster2827
Are you sure it was union leadership driving people away or was it simply the free market of labor? I would've been top 15 on Atlas's list but I left making the assertion that by the time Atlas had a new contract that I'd be a CA at FedEx. I was off by about 6 months. So the decision was the correct one as by my calculations and my quality of life is much better living in base for Purple. I bet more than 1000 of us made that bet and will ultimately win. So was it a strategy by the union to drive us away or was it just in our best interest to leave? One friend from Atlas now here at FedEx is in CA upgrade class for the MD-11! I'm now gone from home maybe half of what I was. The union did educate us on what we were worth and looking at other contracts we made simple decisions about our careers.
To clarify, 757 Capt in base at MEM or Capt upgrade in 6 months, hub turn out and backs mostly with a few overnights correct? Definitely a seller or “Winning” as you mentioned and that’s good stuff for anyone wanting the stability of a great gig with those parameters. There are many who would enjoy your Purple gig and I wish them going forward the best. Just selling it for you specifically and you definitely had too much time remaining on your lifespan as best we know to stay here. Makes total sense. Please correct me if any assumptions are wrong.
*Good move on getting on with Purple before the Brown pool called. Well done Good Sir a great fit for you! I am being truthful, well done “P”.