Ive been furloughed once before, and if what’s happening at purple is considered a furlough then I’m happy versus the alternative. I’m not stirring the pot. I’m legitimately happy for those that leave and find solace in their job. But why come back and throw shade? Who cares what happens here. You’re gone remember.

 

Clearly your memory is fading because you first threw the shade at the hat gang and now you’re upset someone threw some back at you?

 

Because people from my BI class and other Navy guys have reached out to me about leaving and 3 I’ve personally answered questions for have left and are currently happier in their new job.

Figured that I’d want all the info possible if it were me on the fence considering leaving. I am gone. I am happy. I hope it stays that way. I hope it works out for Purple too.

 

Of course they are happier. Leaving here when we are hopefully at rock bottom and the majors are finally at their apex.

Time will tell on both sides.

 

Everytime I think we’ve hit that LOW of rock bottom the bar gets lowered. And meanwhile that Apex ascends higher. FML This company sucks.

-Bubs

 

This is a flawed mentality. You can’t be OK with what the company is doing and just say “It’s Fine” as the room is enfuego. That’s ignorant. You’re blatantly saying the company is always right and I’ll do what they say cause I’m a bobble chuckle head. Well, that’s just dandy. Maybe next TA you’ll agree to 4a2d where it’s 40 hours a month when the company decides cause they know best. Then will it be “JUST FINE?. Wake UP Dim Sum.

-Bubs

 

Regarding signing of the release....it has nothing to do with your competence....or concurrence. A release can always be revised. Before you go slamming everything about our culture, I would suggest you review your FOM.....Years ago in one of our Union Negotiations that some say "Sucks".....we were able to get a bright blue line established and that is in the FOM. If you're a Captain, it should have been emphasized in IOE....

If you really are the "too cool for school, I learned everything I needed to know in a previous life....and I care about my other crew members"....Then you should NEVER sign the release without getting "Eyes On" your FO, and anyone else on your crew. If you don't know why and you're a Captain, I'm tempted to say "Shame on you"......but I've also met a 767 Captain at the Company that didn't know where to find the list of things that could or could not be in the silhouette taxiing in. Perhaps in the short time here with rapid upgrades and trying to make as much Covid Cash as possible,...(.there is so much to learn) that some info drops through the cracks. Especially if you are contemptuous of the culture to begin with.

I'm breaking my long-time APC silence in hopes that someone may heed this and help someone out.

Please go read Appendix H of your FOM. Particularly Paragraph D. Conditional Termination and Paragraph E. Permanent Termination.

Perhaps you can learn from one of the "old guys" whom you probably refer to as a "sell-out" and think has nothing to offer you in terms of career perspective.

I'm on my way to visit a friend (Non-pilot) with a very grim prognosis. Life is too short to be unhappy. We are never guaranteed another day or another bite at the apple. If you're unhappy, stay or go....I really don't care...but too much stress over the long haul can lead to physical illness and in some cases substance problems....right now, he probably is not too worried about whether he wears a tie or not. Take care of yourself....in the end...do what you want...again, I don't care.....but as a Capt.....please don't be so self-important you don't take care of your fellow crew member.

 

Saying my buds were singing a different tune when the tide changed is hardly throwing shade.

 

Thats not at all what I said. I never said I approved of it. I stated if this is the alternative to FedEx putting me on the street then I’ll take it. I know you have never actually been furloughed. It absolutely blows.

 

tough to differentiate when it’s not uncommon for guys get off on the fact purple hasn’t furloughed and legacies do with a “look down on their peers” attitude. classless.