Political group does a 180 on FDX for UPS
10-02-2009, 07:04 AM
#92
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One of my UPS buddies recently described it thusly...
"If Fred Smith needed an organ transplant, 2,000 guys would offer themselves up as donors. If [UPS boss] Scott Davis needed the same procedure, a dozen UPS guys would gladly offer to fly the donated organ for 'free' on their days off."
To an outsider, it seems that Fred loves pilots, and the pilots love Fred. Like any married couple, they have their occasional spats, but the love between them is always evident. He takes care of them, and they, in turn, take care of him. It's no wonder that guys are fightin' to get into the place.
The relationship between UPS and it's pilots is also like that of a married couple...a loveless marriage in which both parties constantly bicker and complain, but entertain no serious thoughts of leaving. They both know that the affair between them is mutually beneficial, and that any "divorce" would be financially devastating to both sides.
Both are good companies to work for, but for different reasons.
"If Fred Smith needed an organ transplant, 2,000 guys would offer themselves up as donors. If [UPS boss] Scott Davis needed the same procedure, a dozen UPS guys would gladly offer to fly the donated organ for 'free' on their days off."
To an outsider, it seems that Fred loves pilots, and the pilots love Fred. Like any married couple, they have their occasional spats, but the love between them is always evident. He takes care of them, and they, in turn, take care of him. It's no wonder that guys are fightin' to get into the place.
The relationship between UPS and it's pilots is also like that of a married couple...a loveless marriage in which both parties constantly bicker and complain, but entertain no serious thoughts of leaving. They both know that the affair between them is mutually beneficial, and that any "divorce" would be financially devastating to both sides.
Both are good companies to work for, but for different reasons.
10-02-2009, 07:40 AM
#93
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Originally Posted by Whistlin' Dan
One of my UPS buddies recently described it thusly...
"If Fred Smith needed an organ transplant, 2,000 guys would offer themselves up as donors. If [UPS boss] Scott Davis needed the same procedure, a dozen UPS guys would gladly offer to fly the donated organ for 'free' on their days off."
To an outsider, it seems that Fred loves pilots, and the pilots love Fred. Like any married couple, they have their occasional spats, but the love between them is always evident. He takes care of them, and they, in turn, take care of him. It's no wonder that guys are fightin' to get into the place.
The relationship between UPS and it's pilots is also like that of a married couple...a loveless marriage in which both parties constantly bicker and complain, but entertain no serious thoughts of leaving. They both know that the affair between them is mutually beneficial, and that any "divorce" would be financially devastating to both sides.
Both are good companies to work for, but for different reasons.
"If Fred Smith needed an organ transplant, 2,000 guys would offer themselves up as donors. If [UPS boss] Scott Davis needed the same procedure, a dozen UPS guys would gladly offer to fly the donated organ for 'free' on their days off."
To an outsider, it seems that Fred loves pilots, and the pilots love Fred. Like any married couple, they have their occasional spats, but the love between them is always evident. He takes care of them, and they, in turn, take care of him. It's no wonder that guys are fightin' to get into the place.
The relationship between UPS and it's pilots is also like that of a married couple...a loveless marriage in which both parties constantly bicker and complain, but entertain no serious thoughts of leaving. They both know that the affair between them is mutually beneficial, and that any "divorce" would be financially devastating to both sides.
Both are good companies to work for, but for different reasons.
Myself? I would make him negotiate with me for at least 3 years...And then I'd send him a red letter telling him that we'd go on "with or without him", if he didn't agree to my proposal.
Just kidding!!! Of course I'd give him an organ. We all know that this company would fail instantly if it were not for Mr. Smith.
Last edited by Busboy; 10-02-2009 at 07:58 AM.
10-02-2009, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain Cook
Yeah, yeah. The Fred love is too thick in here for me.
10-02-2009, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by viperdriver
Not the red letter the letter that says if labor law xx passes we are all SOL.
https://pilot.fedex.com/news/2009/ju...lobbying.shtml
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