Flaps50

If you look at my post I was describing my opinion only as to what I would recommend for a new-hire who is on the outside and trying to get a seniority number. Fortunately for me the decision isn't the same since I'm already here; my decision would be widebody FO MEM/ANC/HGK to which I think is a different set of options than a new hire would have. I went to ANC and commuted there for 4 years (many wouldn't take the job with that commute at the time) 2 years up there went by in the blink of an eye and so will HGK in my opinion. You would have to get used to living in a smaller place than we are used to here in the USA that's a given (probably 1200 sq feet, but they don't waste space in those apartments). Most of the guys that I have talked to that are doing it are fine with it. If you want to chip in another 500-1000 bucks you can live in a pretty nice place with real nice view of the ocean. I am hoping to see a better LOA in the future that would help with the kids school and some additional housing money.

Now with all of that said, the company has set a precedent and allowed guys to bid on postings prior to 2 years and they are being put at the bottom of the training letter until after their 2 year commitment. This is a good thing for anyone who wants to come back after 2 years. They should have the ability to do that if they are at the end of a training letter. That way the 2 years shouldn't turn into 3-4 years if we have a normal bidding future ahead of us.

Thanks,