Originally Posted by
Buck Rogers
Do you think it unreasonable to pay profit sharing out based on a % of flight pay for the year, regardless of the time(calendar year rule)?
Do you think a "new hire who onboarded in the 1st week of Jan doesn't deserve to get his share of PS because his contribution was meaningless?
Is your thinking biased because, if PS is paid out like Delta, you might get fewer shekels at the expense of the "new hire"?
Do you think your view is considered as "pulling up the ladder"?
If every pilot thought like you seem to, would you ever make strides to better the profession?
Do you think the way UAL does it is fair/righteous/respectful to all employees?
Do you think, "Well I got screwed, therefore let's continue to foist this on the new guys"?
Did I ask if maybe you getting a few more/less pennies in your pocket might bias your thinking?
As a Delta guy, just some of the thoughts/questions that crossed my mind after reading your less than fleshed out comment.
I hope your new "team" looks at the bar that Delta sets with our new TA, and negotiates up from there....the profession will be better for it.
PS...and FFS, if you don't get DC on profit sharing ...get it !!!
I suppose my comment could be construed as you described. However, the point I was trying to make was that I am surprised and shocked that a pilot new on property would “complain” about something such as profit sharing. You just won the equivalent to “airline pilot jackpot.” Have some humility, strive to better the profession throughout your career, but don’t whine about a benefit that many of us on property couldn’t capitalize on either. Know your audience. That’s all I’m saying. And no, “pulling up the ladder” is always a bad thing and a gross mischaracterization.