Originally Posted by
JamesBond
It wasn't essential that the 4th pillar was a return to DB. As I have said many times, I didn't want that either... it wasn't my personal goal. The MBCBP was a good step, but it took for-damned-ever to implement. The increase to the DC was a good thing, but again, why so long to implement? That didn't benefit but a very few of those that needed it. So thank you very little MEC.
It is interesting that you believe the .gov will steal your money. I don't disagree either as I know they are probably drooling at all the ROTH IRA money out there and those multimillion dollar 401(k)s that you will have. So you should be asking yourself the same question I asked myself years ago when ALPA gave away our pensions; 'How do you protect yourself?" Fortunately, my wife was far smarter than I was because as a newhire and the DB was presented, she said the whole thing looked like a house of cards way back then. So we structured our lives based on the fact that it was a fantasy. Thank God for her wisdom beyond her years. But now you have the 401k. That beautiful little sliver in the tax code that allows you to squirrel away a little tax deferred monies. Nah. They could never take that away, could they? You are wise sir. They will come for it. Someday. Guaranteed.
But what disregarding the 4th pillar was, was a giant **** you to those of us that gave you profit sharing and the 401k. Thanks for that.
James, you’ve been here for a long time and do have a more contrarian opinion on Delta and ALPA. Everyone appreciates your perspective because it comes from a lifetime of experience.
I just worry that you lose a lot of open ears by the combative nature of your posting. Sometimes it feels like you’re just looking for a fight. Im not specifically highlighting this post, it was just the last one you posted on this thread.
Not that I’m some kind of pillar of wisdom, but I’ve realized that every single day I find myself “mad” about something, especially something beyond my control, I realize I’m just stealing a day from myself, from a pool of rapidly dwindling days that compose the remainder of my conscious existence.
Is my family healthy? Are they also safe and happy? Do I get meaning what I do for a living?
I realized that once these three things are fulfilled then “happiness” is entirely an internal function of the will (at least for me). All the ancillary annoyances in the day to day are just dust in my eyes that I realized I can just blink away.
I get if this is just a fun side distraction on APC, but being mad all the time about how you were wronged in the past is not, in my opinion, worthy of your time as a big balling delta A350 captain. Your seat right now is literally the dream destination of the 1 million or so commercial airline pilots who are alive today! Perspective!
anyways I enjoy reading your posts. But just don’t let ALPA or Delta take away from your happiness!