Originally Posted by
freighthound
I really don’t understand why people cannot accept that different people have different things that appeal to them. When it comes to home basing some people love it and to some it just doesn’t matter. Neither one is wrong it is a personal choice. It is really sad that some are so insecure with their life choices that they have to shame others for not having the same view as they have. It is of course fair to point out which airlines have home basing and which do not. Some groups chose to place part of their compensation into home basing while others place those dollars in other areas, retirement or soft money for schedule integrity (for example). Both of those concepts and priorities are valid and based on each individuals personal situation one is more appealing than the other. Why people have to tear down others to try and satisfy their insecurities is sad. Different strokes for different folks.
Apologies if it was too strong of a vote, argument or full court press on the ease of tickets/hotels covered. As mentioned in my post it’s just my take, maybe should have ended all the statements with “just speaking for myself” to fully disclose this was only my take and a very high priority for myself and myself alone. I even added just how lazy I am, self deprecation wasn’t enough and a complete fail on my part. Will further communicate that you are so right - Different strokes for different folks! Everyone has their priorities and they should chase them until fulfilling them as much as possible. Honestly, every flyer coming on board with our ACMI outfit who dreams of wearing the polo of the any Big 3 and or FedEx/UPS I wish them the best and hopefully they arrive at their career destination. Always better to fly with the up beat or at least satisfied vs the miserable minds of mayhem; I want them to be happy but we’re pilots and we’ll always whine long after the engines shutdown…