Originally Posted by busdriver12

FedEx has performed poorly in earnings for so long, I was thinking pilots should head towards the pax carriers. But now, I think we are all screwed, both cargo and pax.

Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude

I think you’re reading too much into his comment. Many of us came to FedEx because it offered relative stability historically as compared to the boom and bust cycle of the passenger carriers.

Some reasoned with the original poster that these things happen. I don’t think anyone saw this (COVID-19) coming and certainly even a week ago the negative impact didn’t seem as drastic as it does today.

FedEx isn’t out of the woods but we aren’t drawing down our fleet in large numbers yet. No one is happy to see any other company struggling. It just seemed to me like an observation to the OP. It’s been a long few weeks and days for everyone, I’m sure for you guys at United especially. It will turn around. Head up pal.

-UA

Originally Posted by The Duke

Originally Posted by whalesurfer

Thanks.

Wow, you’re right, depressing is an understatement.. 😐
On the other hand - over $1BILLION! in savings if the low fuel prices stock around!?!

Originally Posted by frddrvr

Soliciting advice from an anonymous Internet forum might be nuts but here it goes.

I’m relatively new here and consider myself extremely fortunate to be part of the team. FedEx was always my #1 choice but some of that shine is starting to wear off after seeing behind the curtain. That being said, I’m considering brushing off the resume with all of this doom and gloom.

I’m less than 1yr on property and don’t know what I don’t know. The majority of my buddies fly for the UAL/Delta/AA/SWA and truly think I’m nuts staying on board FedEx’s sinking ship. I don’t have many buddies here to steer me straight with an honest long term perspective of flying for FedEx. I haven’t been a fan of the night hub turns but I’m told day flying is doable with a bit of seniority. Does it really get better? So what is the true story? Are we at the bottom of a normal business cycle or do we have our collective heads in the sand? I hope I’m wrong but the headwinds of change don’t look favorable.

I’m fortunate to likely have a long career ahead of me and live within driving distance to big domiciles for the other major carriers. Flying purple tails have always been my dream so I can’t believe I’m even considering walking away from the best flying job in the world. Have I lost my mind?

cheers -

Originally Posted by Thrust Hold

So, What did you end up deciding?