Good morning,

I am a long time lurker, but only recently joined APC. Over the last 6 months I have been dismayed at the destructive tone of most involved with the age 60 law change.

Having recently retired, I can assure you there is meaningful life after FedEx. Everyone's situation is different, but there are many who can comfortably retire at 60 and take advantage of the A plan. There are many jobs in the country to supplement your retirement pay, and also give you a positive change of pace.

If you don't have to have the FedEx income , consider retiring with your head held high, and the gratitude of one less family that may lose their employment, domicile, seat, etc.

For the folks who have received a slow down on career progression, consider that some age 60 folks may have to continue due to circumstances beyond their control. I'm not talking about speedboats, racecars, beach houses, 3 wives, etc. Sometimes it's tough to find life or medical insurane for pre-existing conditions, caring for aging parents, med school tuition , etc...please don't assume that an 60 yo has no life outside of FedEx.

Without the "dirty 30" I would not have had the great career I had, but no one senior to me owed me anything . I spent 5 years pouring coffee at FedEx due to no growth/hiring, and enjoyed furlough status before coming to FedEx.

In summary: Old guys get out if you can.....you can't enjoy working at a place where 4,000+ guys resent you.
Younger guys: cut some slack....the guy that you slam/ click , may be trying to save for the transplant that will save a loved-one's life.....no kidding.

If the two groups remain so polarized, "divide and conquer" will take on new meaning at FedEx, and your status of having the best flying job in the world will disappear before you can blink.

God speed,
B

 

Mods, can we make this a "Sticky".....Even though this is a FDX thread....it is the Cargo guys that retro affected most because of the demographic of the aircraft flown.

 

Great post FedElta! Enjoy your retirement...

 

Bravo ... I'm REALLY surprised there aren't more folks like you. I have never understood why anyone (especially someone with 25 years here!*?) would EVER want to work a day past 60?

There are so many worthwhile adventures that a really good retirement should allow us to pursue. Golf, fish, ski, hike, garden, volunteer ... either find a hobby that you enjoy or contribute something back to society!

Good for you FedElta ... I hope to be in your position one day. Enjoy your retirement and have a beer on me.


Mark

 

Huh? He is at Delta now? Confused....

 

Yep, drawing 2 paychecks. Has to be easier making it on yr 1 pay, easier to drop the trips he doesn't like too I'd bet.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...tml#post407155

 

I'm pretty sure he's one of the guys who moved on from FedEx, got hired at Delta to enjoy some of the perks that a pax carrier has over freight.

Thanks Fed.

 

Its all in his name ...

I wonder what perks he's going to find at Delta ?

I left behind over 17 years in the pax business to start over at UPS last year. There isn't much left for perks on the other side of the airport anymore ! Trust me ...

The ONLY negative I can see from my move to freight is the prolonged stagnation effect the age change has on our carriers with 3 person aircraft.

Enjoy your new career FedElta !

 

Yeah, I thought he was a former Deltoid who after a furlough ended up at Purple...
Then again if so, his/her screen name would've been DeltEx...

 

Well, whatever his current status is he still speaks a good tone for the industry. He (if true) chose to get in line and start over after retirement, put himself in the same boat as many others on the street. Good on you, I hope other NDs would at least give the others a fighting chance.