Originally Posted by
dontsurf
he feels powerless at what his company is doing to him, so he wants to feel powerful somehow. taking it out on people who have nothing whatsoever to do with the decision is the only power he has, so he wants to exercise it. it's not rational, it's emotional.
Power is a relative thing. I would take no joy in denying someone the Jumpseat but as of right now it's the only tool I possess
It's a very rational response to a very valid threat.