Originally Posted by
spooldup
I would be way more concerned about these things if they were something that wasn't able to be fixed when some beancounter in corporate realized they lose more money because of these things and decided to fix them the next month. So much our issues are due to running a lean staffed operation. The typical "stepping over dollars to pick up pennies" deal.
You mention this like you know something we don't. People have been here their entire career waiting for that "next" beancounter to come in a fix. Chances are, you and I could both do a 25 maybe even 30+ year career here waiting for the changes that never come.
Hey, if you're actually a pilot here who's happy (and not a mgt troll), that's cool. You're either the reincarnation of Ted Lasso or you are just one of those types of people who likes to look on the bright side of everything. The world needs people like you - truly.
I think the one thing you should realize that w/o people who AREN'T like you - people who have a little more SA about what it going on around them and how not so bright things tend to be - you would be severely taken advantage of. You need someone who's willing to fight for more instead of saying "aw shucks it's not so bad" despite the walls being on fire around them. Ultimately, you and I could fly together and probably have a pretty decent time, but when it comes to the contract, if you're willing to vote yes on some sh!t cuz your ability to drop/swap/trade and vacation slide are better than average, you will NEED me to vote no for better rates so that people will come here and stay in the first place (and we can continue to exist as an airline).
Not trying to sound condescending or scold as we're in this together but some of your rhetoric is very concerning...
Forest for the trees.