USMCFLYR

The reason I was talking about pay is someone said if everyone looked professional (no back packs or ipods) that we could get higher pay. They eluded to it being one of the reasons for falling pay and working conditions. I thought you were making that same conclusion. Sorry if you weren't. My argument isn't that they are breaking company policy (they might be), it's whether they are professional or not by carrying a back pack, etc. I don't see how having a back pack is being unprofessional. I've brought one with me because I was leaving for vacation after my trip and didn't have the room in my roller bag. I didn't look or act any different other than having a back pack. The companies bag room has stuff stolen out of there constantly and there response when something is stolen. "Sucks to be you"

As for the hat, I'm not a fan and it just doesn't bother me if others don't wear it. I wear mine but will take it off if I get over heated or a headache. Neither of which I believe are being unprofessional.

Everyone breaks rules now and then. That's why they ask that question during interviews. (what regs have you broken) Just because someone doesn't wear the hat or jacket doesn't mean they are going to be unsafe. I knew a guy who would simulate engine failures on empty legs and he was all about looking sharp.

I think the original poster probably had a bad trip because the title of this thread is ridiculous when you think about it.