Originally Posted by
Bluedriver
Anyone who gives up a class date (Seniority) for a 1 time halfa$$ check is crazy. 1 class can be the difference between upgrade, or not, furlough, or not, someday. 1 PILOT ahead of you can be the difference between holding the cherry trip you want on the monthly bid, or not.
Especially for a guy who only been here a couple years. That little pittance of money isn't worth waiting for and giving up a class date.
This is (mostly) correct and also sad that it has to be pointed out.
But, it's not a halfa$$ check. It's "free" money, as the guy above explained.