Originally Posted by Uninteresting (Post 4025222)

are we talking about dating here?

Originally Posted by FangsF15 (Post 4025235)

Soft, but respectful, disagree here. It’s not a co-equal partnership. Sorry, it’s just not. Especially with the more historic slope of upgrades.

I’m not going to refuse your return gesture, though I will put up a tacit defense at least once. 😉. Just like my kids occasionally wanting to pick up dinner. I appreciate they are trying to demonstrate their ability to ‘adult’. But it’s not equal. I won’t allow a 50/50 split over time when my ability to pay is so much greater. But I fully agree it would be rude for them not to be allowed to sometimes. Maybe that will change someday, when I’m old and they are changing my diaper… 😂

Originally Posted by demon llama (Post 4025258)

at the bar in hover hotel it’s an equal relationship. I understand your over all point tho.

Originally Posted by Nantonaku (Post 4025272)

I’m still trying to figure out if FO’s really pull down $300k here normally? Seems like an exaggeration, definitely believe there are WB FO’s that can do that easy but are the majority of 3-5 year NB FO’s really doing that? Feel like I never made that as an FO.

Originally Posted by Nantonaku (Post 4025272)

I’m still trying to figure out if FO’s really pull down $300k here normally? Seems like an exaggeration, definitely believe there are WB FO’s that can do that easy but are the majority of 3-5 year NB FO’s really doing that? Feel like I never made that as an FO.

Originally Posted by Nantonaku (Post 4025272)

I’m still trying to figure out if FO’s really pull down $300k here normally? Seems like an exaggeration, definitely believe there are WB FO’s that can do that easy but are the majority of 3-5 year NB FO’s really doing that? Feel like I never made that as an FO.

Originally Posted by Nantonaku (Post 4025272)

I’m still trying to figure out if FO’s really pull down $300k here normally? Seems like an exaggeration, definitely believe there are WB FO’s that can do that easy but are the majority of 3-5 year NB FO’s really doing that? Feel like I never made that as an FO.

Originally Posted by Nantonaku (Post 4025272)

I’m still trying to figure out if FO’s really pull down $300k here normally? Seems like an exaggeration, definitely believe there are WB FO’s that can do that easy but are the majority of 3-5 year NB FO’s really doing that? Feel like I never made that as an FO.

Originally Posted by m3113n1a1 (Post 4025277)

I fly with lots who are easily making 300k. Live in base, hustle a little and it's not hard at all.

Originally Posted by Nantonaku (Post 4025272)

I’m still trying to figure out if FO’s really pull down $300k here normally? Seems like an exaggeration, definitely believe there are WB FO’s that can do that easy but are the majority of 3-5 year NB FO’s really doing that? Feel like I never made that as an FO.

Originally Posted by Nantonaku (Post 4025272)

I’m still trying to figure out if FO’s really pull down $300k here normally? Seems like an exaggeration, definitely believe there are WB FO’s that can do that easy but are the majority of 3-5 year NB FO’s really doing that? Feel like I never made that as an FO.

Originally Posted by tennisguru (Post 4025149)

One thing I’ve learned personally as I’ve matured is that a part of being well-rounded emotionally is having the capacity to accept the generosity of others, even when I am not in any form of need. Many times the person being generous (in this case, by buying dinner) gets more satisfaction and enjoyment than the person receiving the generosity. Pushing back against someone trying to be generous robs them of some level of happiness brought by being generous. So in any normal situation I’ve learned to just graciously accept when someone wants to do a kind gesture for me, again even when I am not in any sort of want or need. Obviously there are limits, like I’m not going to let someone ruin their own financial life for my sake, but that’s not what anyone here is talking about.

Originally Posted by beernutt (Post 4025317)

Since we’re talking about senior/junior has anyone done a wellness check on meme in command? .

Originally Posted by GogglesPisano (Post 4025448)

Or Ooff. I haven't seen his posts in a while.

Originally Posted by CBreezy (Post 4025449)

Looks like ooof is in timeout. The last post was 3/10 so it might be permanent. I hope it isn't

Originally Posted by CBreezy (Post 4025449)

Looks like ooof is in timeout. The last post was 3/10 so it might be permanent. I hope it isn't

Originally Posted by GogglesPisano (Post 4025451)

Holy Crap he's banned! What did he do? I didn't always agree with the guy but, banned?

Originally Posted by GogglesPisano (Post 4025451)

Holy Crap he's banned! What did he do? I didn't always agree with the guy but, banned?

Originally Posted by CBreezy (Post 4025454)

Banned doesn't always mean permanent. I hope this is the case of a time out

Originally Posted by biigD (Post 4025484)

Wait a minute, aren't you two the same guy? ;)

Originally Posted by GogglesPisano (Post 4025447)

I'll buy as long as they tip the van driver. I haven't flown with new hires in a while but more than a few post-Covid hires refused to do this.

Tradition and all.

Originally Posted by crewdawg (Post 4025237)

Holy crap, the things people worry about. I just learned that there is a group of people that think it's disrespectful to ask "so what do you do" (for work), in conversation when meeting someone new. I just see it as a nice conversation starter that usually leads to family, hobbies, etc... All it showed me is that people get worked up over the dumbest stuff. If a Captain offers to buy, take them up on it, they're not doing it to extract anything. If the FO offers a coffee, take them up on it as well. It all works itself out in the end and it's just beyond ridiculous to worry about these things. I guess you can add this to the list of reasons I much prefer to just do turns and never overnight lol.

Post written after a good friend/squadron mate/Deltoid/APC dweller showed up to my house unannounced with a six pack that has now been downed. He's even an FO, so I guess I shouldn't have let him buy the beers we drank. :D

Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 4025497)

I certainly wouldn't assume someone is trying to "control" me, because If I'm the one offering to buy I'm just somewhere on the spectrum of being nice, doing what's expected, or paying it forward. Most people aren't doing it to control.

Originally Posted by Khantahr (Post 4025488)

Ah yes, tipping van drivers for literally just doing their job. Especially when they're late and don't ever get out of their seat.

Originally Posted by GogglesPisano (Post 4025518)

I tip $1 per bag carried. Or $5 total for a long safe drive. Otherwise no tip (Skyhop to the training center ...) YMMV.

Why should a captain buy dinner for a pilot who's "Just doing his job?"

They're both "Traditions."

Originally Posted by biigD (Post 4025484)

Wait a minute, aren't you two the same guy? ;)

Originally Posted by Khantahr (Post 4025488)

Ah yes, tipping van drivers for literally just doing their job. Especially when they're late and don't ever get out of their seat.

Originally Posted by Khantahr (Post 4025488)

Ah yes, tipping van drivers for literally just doing their job. Especially when they're late and don't ever get out of their seat.

Originally Posted by Viper25 (Post 4025501)

100%. The notion that somebody insisting on doing something generous means they have control issues is crazy. I don’t doubt that a few could be that way, but they are certainly outliers and most people are just trying to be nice.

To place “control freak” as one of the more plausible/likely explanations is to really, really, overthink this.

Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 4025656)

I buy the first officer beer if we’re having any together. If he/she says “thank you,” I’ll buy the next time. If not, I’m done buying them beer. To me, it’s just a small gesture of appreciation for making my job as captain as easy as possible.

It’s pretty simple. Having beers is pretty rare to begin with these days with the optimizer. If we do have some, it’s never more than 2 per person anyway. The tabs never more than $80 out the door. I usually get an appetizer too.

Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 4025656)

I buy the first officer beer if we’re having any together. If he/she says “thank you,” I’ll buy the next time. If not, I’m done buying them beer. To me, it’s just a small gesture of appreciation for making my job as captain as easy as possible.

It’s pretty simple. Having beers is pretty rare to begin with these days with the optimizer. If we do have some, it’s never more than 2 per person anyway. The tabs never more than $80 out the door. I usually get an appetizer too.

Originally Posted by FangsF15 (Post 4025553)

I know this is sarcasm, but I can vouch for the fact they are not the same person.

Originally Posted by tripled (Post 4025724)

cb at least seems like you could hang out and talk surfing or sports or whatever and still get along. Oofff was all antagonism all the time with some axe to grind as if he was going to make a bunch of strangers see how foolish they are for disagreeing with his political worldview. Glad to hear he got a break - I was noticing that the pages seemed a little more civil lately and now know why

back on topic- Capt beer is the best beer. Always appreciate when he offers. Also have never once thought that coffee was somehow a domination play. That’s just weird.