Originally Posted by
Rascal
Good for you
... But it's a hard fight if some people that he is trying to fight for tell him that he's "crying".
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I have an idea for all the guys that always tell others to "suck it up". Maybe with the hard times ahead we should all help out our wonderful management and ask for another pay cut, after all it's not like we fly for the money.
Cry
v.intr.
1. To sob or shed tears because of grief, sorrow, or pain; weep.
2. To call loudly; shout.
3. To utter a characteristic sound or call. Used of an animal.
4. To demand or require immediate action or remedy: grievances crying out for redress.
No, I dint think he is crying. Perhaps it could be argued that he is crying under definition #4, but it would be a fallacy.
The problem I have with what he says is he offers no solution to the industry's problems except to only work for XJT and maybe one or two others. He HAS worked at a "bottom feeder". I wonder what he actually did to improve life there? Did he ACTIVELY seek union representation or even participate in the CPG (granted a weak alternative, but it would show effort). Instead of moaning about "Screw Scheduling," did he try submitting suggestions how improve life for both sides? Or did he just wave his arms and say the industry treats him badly?
As for "our wonderful management", you picked your employer. Did you do some research about who leads your company. Heck most airlines have a who-we-are page on their website, and google is great too.
I whole heartedly welcome constructive advice. Life could be better, and I am willing to WORK to improve it. But crying, "woe is me" does not make anything better.