Originally Posted by
Knotcher
Don't make much money? They make more than 3 times what I made my first year here. They are not raking it in but if they are struggling on first year pay they have other issues.
Ok, but that was, what, in the 90s-mid 2000s? When you account for the inflation, we are remarkably similar in terms of real dollars. Not to mention some us new guys (include me) are likely to either be furloughed or hurt bad in the recession. Airlines are now showing a reduction in bookings.
I'm not saying 1st year pay is poverty, but having to tip a couple of dollars each and every van ride will add up each month.