Originally Posted by
Poprocket
Not really. Professionalism is a choice you make BEFORE you take that job and before you start each day of work. It isn't something you decide to do once you are there (unless you are trying to make yourself over, and by all means...).
It's simple really: You have two choices. Professional or unprofessional. Will today be the day you choose to look sharp, come prepared, operate by the book and not cut corners, review all material for that leg, work methodically, etc. OR, do the opposite.
It starts and ends with yourself. Take responsibility. Take Pride. Don't use excuses or blame others. Ask yourself if the problem really is with your long sit, your $21,000 a year, etc. Could it be something else?
(And yes, flight case stickers are great, don't think I haven't had my share in the past).
When a man makes 21000K, it wears on a family. And this money stress is a catalyst for so many problems. It will hurt a marriage. It will hurt a family.
Having said that, it is not so easy to say "well go work at McDonalds." Come on guys... we are in this because we love to fly. Not a thing wrong with that. Do what you love to do. And good for you for going after it.
Yes, the paycheck is all wrong. Increase it. Let ticket prices go up. Let jobs be harder to come by. But pay the man up front a decent salary.