Originally Posted by
CheyDogFlies
I've been on an open time ban since I was hired. I guess I'm a non-conformist.
There's nothing like sitting reserve at home for 2 weeks, not getting called, sitting at home (or wherever) again for 2 weeks. Repeat. Repeat. Go to simulator for currency.
Repeat entire cycle.
Strangely, I don't get bored sitting at home and earning a paycheck. I can live on that min paycheck and don't need any extra income. Of course, I don't live on an airstrip, own an airplane, own a sportscar, or have any expensive hobbies outside of my (one/only) family.
I've been reading the forums for quite some time. A lot of gouge out on the market ... some good, some bad. Many interesting discussions and insight into our industry and profession.
I don't want to stir the pot, but guys that brag about what they don't do, don't have or haven't done are just as bad as the one's that do brag. The one thing I have learned, everyone has a "story." Some are from good/bad choices, others are from good/bad luck. I never try to judge, for I have not been in their shoes.
Hey, guys want to pick up time on their days off and run themselves into the ground, have at it! Open time ban ... all for it ... when the contract calls for it.
Our number one priority now is to unify ... look at all the unions around us. They are falling apart because they are at each other and constantly pointing fingers. Everyone needs to vote and support our EB.