Originally Posted by
WAFP
Please understand me when I say that the senority system is flawed, and so is the merit system. Neither is perfect. The reason why they are not perfect is because they rely on inperfect people to make them work.
If you are happy with the system, then great, but if you're unhappy then you should seek change. Just my humble opinion.
Two points:
First, A seniority based system does not rely on "flawed" individuals to make my career progression happen. It's DOH and my ability to pass the process - period.
Second, Most of us seem happy to be part of this "civilian" system. How and what are you basing your opinion on this system?? You are on the outside looking in, right? So until you have walked a mile in my shoes....
And before you ask... 10 years flying fighters in the Navy, 1 year at a commuter, 2 years at a PAX and 10 years at FedEx...So yes, I have seen both systems and each works for its respective enviroment...