Originally Posted by
DeltaboundRedux
As a regional pilot, I used to say “My low wages and terrible work rules subsidize your over inflated salaries and feather bedding work rules.”
As I age, the aphorism “When I was young, I prayed for justice. When I was old, I prayed for mercy” resonates strongly.
Absolutes are for teenagers, fools, and mid-wits.
If you’re on Delta’s property for 20 years under the current contract, there’s no reason you can’t retire comfortably…..unless you F it up. Who cares if some old farts work two more years?
Personally, I pity them, if they preserve because they must.
(Addressing the specific complaint “My captain will drop dead”. Who cares? You’re qualified and type rated in that scenario. There’s an excellent chance there are multiple qualified pilots in the back of the plane if you can’t handle that scenario on your lonesome.)
(Raises hand) I care. The only reason those old farts have their seats is because their elders played by the rules. Now that it benefits them (and only now) they want those rules changed.
Yes yes I know that we only have power over our own mind not outside events, but I was always more of an Epicurean than a Stoic
Marcus still rocks but he can be a bit lecture-ey at times…..