NMB + Excess bid + Vacation cancellation = ??
11-01-2014, 05:49 AM
#11
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DLax,
I enjoying talking the schedulers. They are nice folks doing a tough job. They have called me about 10 times this fall. Amazingly enough, each time they call I have a business commitment, a family event, or another very important event that doesn't allow me to accept the draft assignment. That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy a conversation, however, where I thank them for their efforts and let them know I know how tough their jobs are when flight management is dragging their feet. I always encourage them to call me next time and to keep me on their call list. I just cannot seem to find a trip, however, that helps them out without messing up some previously laid plans, so I am 100% on having to decline…
I enjoying talking the schedulers. They are nice folks doing a tough job. They have called me about 10 times this fall. Amazingly enough, each time they call I have a business commitment, a family event, or another very important event that doesn't allow me to accept the draft assignment. That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy a conversation, however, where I thank them for their efforts and let them know I know how tough their jobs are when flight management is dragging their feet. I always encourage them to call me next time and to keep me on their call list. I just cannot seem to find a trip, however, that helps them out without messing up some previously laid plans, so I am 100% on having to decline…
11-01-2014, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MeXC
What's with all the brand new posters about FedEx issues? Hmmm.
11-01-2014, 07:15 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by Albief15
DLax,
I enjoying talking the schedulers. They are nice folks doing a tough job. They have called me about 10 times this fall. Amazingly enough, each time they call I have a business commitment, a family event, or another very important event that doesn't allow me to accept the draft assignment. That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy a conversation, however, where I thank them for their efforts and let them know I know how tough their jobs are when flight management is dragging their feet. I always encourage them to call me next time and to keep me on their call list. I just cannot seem to find a trip, however, that helps them out without messing up some previously laid plans, so I am 100% on having to decline
I enjoying talking the schedulers. They are nice folks doing a tough job. They have called me about 10 times this fall. Amazingly enough, each time they call I have a business commitment, a family event, or another very important event that doesn't allow me to accept the draft assignment. That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy a conversation, however, where I thank them for their efforts and let them know I know how tough their jobs are when flight management is dragging their feet. I always encourage them to call me next time and to keep me on their call list. I just cannot seem to find a trip, however, that helps them out without messing up some previously laid plans, so I am 100% on having to decline
First, Copy all --- you know I'm a big Albie fan --- sent many guys your way.
...and I'm always polite, transparent and truthful with the schedulers --- unfortunately, I haven't found that to be true in many instances...but I digress
My main point is, there doesn't need to be an external reason/excuse --- some business matter, family event etc
The message can be: "Yes, my schedule is completely wide open, I'm choosing not to fly extra"
There's no reason to soft peddle your response to the scheduler --- in fact, right now, I think it hurts us.
Strong Clear communication is what's needed
It's needed to the schedulers
It's needed to management
It's needed to our peers
Rest assured, when the deal is done they will still call you and there will be plenty of time to get chummy again
In the end --- it's just business.
But, we need to take control of our business now!
VR...In Unity,
DLax
11-01-2014, 08:45 AM
#17
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Posts: 43
Don't just ignore the Vacation buyback, go to the solicitation search and answer no to the question. I realize that not responding to the buyback effectively means a no answer, but communicating clearly is always the best option.
11-01-2014, 09:06 AM
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Posts: 3,717
DLax,
Have you ever heard the phrase "time is money?" That's what Albie is doing by being polite and chatty with the schedulers. He's helping management realize that guys are starting to fight back against their lousy management style. Nothing better during this time of year than to have the crew schedulers spend 3 or 4 whole minutes, on the phone, before you tell them that (for whatever reason, or no reason at all) "Thanks, but NO Thanks, I don't want the draft trip." Encouraging them to call again is also a stroke of genius as well. Waste some more time, please. Maybe if more guys did that, instead of just saying "NO", and hanging up, management might get the message a little clearer. Anyway, that's just my take on his post. I could be totally wrong.
Have you ever heard the phrase "time is money?" That's what Albie is doing by being polite and chatty with the schedulers. He's helping management realize that guys are starting to fight back against their lousy management style. Nothing better during this time of year than to have the crew schedulers spend 3 or 4 whole minutes, on the phone, before you tell them that (for whatever reason, or no reason at all) "Thanks, but NO Thanks, I don't want the draft trip." Encouraging them to call again is also a stroke of genius as well. Waste some more time, please. Maybe if more guys did that, instead of just saying "NO", and hanging up, management might get the message a little clearer. Anyway, that's just my take on his post. I could be totally wrong.
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