Originally Posted by
Bricky
not directed at you specifically, to many replies to comment on
no one knows the future. I know that this contact is a job. I know there's are least one lawsuit fighting it. I know what it will cost to break it if I get a better offer ($75,000 the $25,000 ioe bonus is going into the bank for now). I know that I have a perfect record of training and check rides but for some reason, I didn't get a ULCC offer. That's ok, the training at Republic is exceptional and my buddy at the ULCC said he's seen 2 brand new ATP-CTP guys wash out this month. And I'm apparently not alone, there were 10-14 new hires in this week's class.
there are many possible scenarios, while some folks push others to stay home in protest, wait it out (till when?), fly 135 or go find other employment Republic FOs are making $90,000 plus a $25,000 ioe bonus. Will I miss out on being the most senior at Delta? I never had a chance at that anyway. And again I don't care. Seniority is great but I gotta make it to next month and this paycheck allows me to do that.
People need to stop judging everyone else unless they want to start putting money in there pockets.
One could make the argument that signing the contract and paying the $75k to get out of it is worth it if there is a chance he/she would stay at Republic or it gets them to a legacy 6+ months faster. It wouldn’t be my recommendation to someone asking me (and I know you’re not, just saying in general), but one could at least make that argument.