Originally Posted by
Happy2behere
Thank you for the helpful information about Family Leave & 3XP to view PBS Awards. Really good to know about likelihood of dropping turns & Transcons. Move to in-base isn’t an option in order to have support from in-laws to care for elementary age kids so the tips on dropping trips is very helpful.
That's when you can have the seniority to hold the senior trips that guys want. Late 2014 new hire, around 9000 seniority, dropped every trip he had in Dec/Jan. Top 10% of his bid status. At that relative seniority you can hold trips that people really want. When can you hold trips that people will trade for? That's a huge unknown. 20% relative seniority? 40%? 50%?
Look at the 3XP's and the N4D displays and see what guys at your seniority can hold AND what they traded into. It will give you a bit of an insight into what you might be able to do at the various bases/bid statuses. I'd do it for several months to see if what they do is very consistent or if you're looking a just a one off.
Good luck.