Originally Posted by
Hedley
Many of our pilots have spent decades on deployments away from their families. Being in control of their schedules, getting better vacation awards, and knowing that they’ll be home for Christmas is worth a bunch of money. Being a first officer around here pays pretty well and I can totally see why people would pass on giving all of that up for a few more dollars. I missed out on a bunch of money by staying a very senior FO, but I wouldn’t change a thing if I could.
That's one of the benefits (most of the time :-0 ) of being a United pilot -- CHOICE.
My advice to newhires is to spend their time focusing on the impact/consequences of their own choices. You won't go wrong if you do this inside the contract and framework of unity.
Some of us make poor choices then blame others for our circumstances.