ALASKA in base vs UNITED commuting
02-27-2018 | 08:48 PM
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But damn is that depressing.
06-28-2019 | 07:24 PM
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Until you also have a CJO from Alaska as well your decision is made. Don't turn that down waiting for the Eskimo to call!
That aside as things stand today you're better off going to United and not looking back.
That aside as things stand today you're better off going to United and not looking back.
06-29-2019 | 01:56 AM
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What - are you crazy? Airline job offers don’t grow on trees. If I had an offer from United, I’d happily commute to SFO for the rest of my career and never give those screwy HR types in Angle Lake another thought. I say this as someone who has been pursuing Alaska since 2002. Maybe that will help clarify your thoughts on this question.
06-29-2019 | 04:44 AM
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Congrats on the CJO. I had offers from both companies and am comfortable with my decision.
The commute from SEA to SFO isn't fun but it's worth the seniority progression due to mandatory retirements and about 3% growth. Someday when you get to a widebody, the commute should get easier as it's afternoon/evening departures and you're only doing it 3 times a month.
SFO is united's junior base. You will see great progress....I've been here nine months and am 50% in my catagory. I bid for three work groups...so I do a 5/6/4 day trips in July for example to minimize the commute.
The commute from SEA to SFO isn't fun but it's worth the seniority progression due to mandatory retirements and about 3% growth. Someday when you get to a widebody, the commute should get easier as it's afternoon/evening departures and you're only doing it 3 times a month.
SFO is united's junior base. You will see great progress....I've been here nine months and am 50% in my catagory. I bid for three work groups...so I do a 5/6/4 day trips in July for example to minimize the commute.
06-29-2019 | 11:25 AM
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At this point Alaska's contract is on par with Frontier. United has one of the best contracts in the industry. You could probably buy positive space tickets everytime you commute with the difference in lifetime earnings
06-29-2019 | 12:34 PM
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Here’s another angle: You can go to a Ivy League college and choose from variety of majors or opt for a barely accredited college and either study basket weaving or under water fire prevention. The pendulum swings everywhere but here. I think you get my drift.
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