Originally Posted by
SoFloFlyer
That said, that many missed trips will get you noticed. I’ve paid for hotels and even bought a confirmed seat to get to work. I rather pay $100 a ticket than to lose out on millions over the course of my career. Unfortunately, all this is part of the game if you’re a commuter
Yup, I hear ya. I have no problem buying tickets/ using miles / paying for hotels, to get to work. What I'm mostly focused on is trying to understand how to pick up reserve trips so I'm not sitting around in a hotel unused. I like flying; I just don't like sitting in a hotel for 5 days. The info in this thread has been excellent.
I'm also learning more about what is considered a reasonable attempt to get to work. At first I thought it was the commuter policy (which I think is very fair and reasonable.) However I now understand that policy doesn't apply to probies like myself. It's good information to have and I will plan accordingly.
Hopefully we have a big vacancy bid soon though!