FDX: How many pilots are going past 60
08-19-2008, 05:10 PM
#11
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If you look at our over 60 demographics there are many of them in blocks other than 1, 2, or 3, and many have less than 20, much less 25 years of service.
I was against age 60 for business reasons. Its bad for my FedEx seat progression, and it hurt my interview prep business when airlines didn't have to hire as many folks. I've said it before--it probably cost me as much if not more money than many of the regular posters here...
But...the fact is many of the folks NOT retiring are not guys going beyond 25 years of service. I'm grateful to every single pilot who retires, but I'm not going to say a 60 year old with 16 years of service is "greedy" if he stays on longer. Its a personal choice now, and its the law.
Getting bitter just hurts you...it won't change anyone's mind about when they want to retire and it won't make coming to work any more fun. With reduced BLGs, and fewer upgrades in sight, perhaps its time to pursue that master's degree, side job, or other hobby you wanted to try.
I was against age 60 for business reasons. Its bad for my FedEx seat progression, and it hurt my interview prep business when airlines didn't have to hire as many folks. I've said it before--it probably cost me as much if not more money than many of the regular posters here...
But...the fact is many of the folks NOT retiring are not guys going beyond 25 years of service. I'm grateful to every single pilot who retires, but I'm not going to say a 60 year old with 16 years of service is "greedy" if he stays on longer. Its a personal choice now, and its the law.
Getting bitter just hurts you...it won't change anyone's mind about when they want to retire and it won't make coming to work any more fun. With reduced BLGs, and fewer upgrades in sight, perhaps its time to pursue that master's degree, side job, or other hobby you wanted to try.
08-19-2008, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jungle
I'm not near 60, didn't like the way 65 was implemented, but just a word of caution to the keyboard commandos.
Under the rule of Federal law, what you are saying here is quite similar to a racial slur. Away from the keyboard and in the cockpit it might not be so funny and may result in actions that you won't be laughing about very long.
Nomex on.
Under the rule of Federal law, what you are saying here is quite similar to a racial slur. Away from the keyboard and in the cockpit it might not be so funny and may result in actions that you won't be laughing about very long.
Nomex on.
08-19-2008, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MD11HOG
Yea, that picture bowling old dudes remindes me of lynchings and burning crosses.
08-19-2008, 05:33 PM
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Careful Jungle, Vagabond might take that as a racial slur.
08-19-2008, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by fedupbusdriver
Careful Jungle, Vagabond might take that as a racial slur.
She knows exactly what I mean. Maybe she can chime in here.
08-19-2008, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MD11Fr8Dog
These guys (shown on a Tampa or Lauderdale layover 
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08-19-2008, 05:40 PM
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I was talking about referring to a lawyer as a bloodsucking fish.
08-19-2008, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jungle
Most examples that make it to court are far more subtle. I just don't want to see a remora with a briefcase clamped on anyone's backside.
08-19-2008, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fedupbusdriver
I was talking about referring to a lawyer as a bloodsucking fish.
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