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Originally Posted by BlackKnight (Post 2124508)

Personally there's almost no raise that'd persuade me to vote for PBS. Certainly none that I believe Fedex would offer. Again your sentiments concern me. Money isn't everything, especially if you're too wiped out to "enjoy" it. Time off to enjoy life, family and friends is always what counts in the long run.

One of my friends that rails against PBS is at United now. He has nothing but severe contempt, and he's one of the smartest guys and best pilots I know.

I know you're saying you prefer our system. But then you once again state examples, and give me several impressions that you'd be willing to entertain it. The efficiency would shove everyone backwards, top load seniority and screw the bottom half at least, and destroy the vacation system. Terrible idea for a few bucks and a bit of bidding preference.

Not trying to pig pile on you bud, but I sure hope you're in a very small minority at FedEx re: opening the door for PBS.

Again, you've talked to someone that worked under PBS. I've done it. That was 15 years ago, before Fedex. Even with the antiquated computer systems of that time, it was not near as bad as you believe it is.

Sure, you can't knock out your line with training, which I've done many, many times. While I'll gladly take advantage of this kind of stuff, it really abrogates seniority. Why should a junior guy get first dibs at trips (CIC) before a more senior pilot that bids a secondary line? Look, I've gone from 30% to 90% recently, but I chose to be junior.

Again, I'm not advocating PBS, but if the system was designed adequately, and the price is right, I'd listen. Not saying I'd be interested.

You want to buy my house? Car? Not saying I'd sell it, but I'd hear your offer...

We had 57% of us agree to a lousy contract, why not keep it going...

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Originally Posted by Red Letter (Post 2124514)

Please explain what you mean/how your bolded statement above can be accomplished. I am not aware of any way of doing that. :confused:

Regardless, I am a big NO for PBS. Of course our Secondary Lines suck!! Mainly because the company is using a first generation PBS system and apparently loves it (and the loss of goodwill that goes with it). :(

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I believe you can now say how much vacation you want credited to your Blg on secondary lines. I always bid reserve on vacation months, so I am not sure of this.

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Originally Posted by alafly (Post 2124373)

I've read a bunch of crap over the years on the site. THIS IS THE WINNER. Dumbest post ever. FP, please go away.

Don't get in my cockpit sick. Unfortunately you can't call in stupid.

Flew with an FO that started coughing and sniffling regularly enroute to the west coast.

Believe this ... this dude was sick.

I gave him a few options:
Call in sick.
Or.
I'll remove you from the trip.

Pretty simple.
He called in sick and went home. Good choice. The better choice is simply stay home.

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Originally Posted by GetRealDude (Post 2124607)

So, Doc, if he was so sick ... and contagious ... why did you let him fly from the west coast to Memphis?

Did you give him a scrip after you rendered your diagnosis?

Finally, how exactly were you going to remove him from the trip?

I'm glad you don't suffer from any allergies. ;)

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I don't go to the doctor for colds.

And the company policy is not to call in sick without a doctor's note, so......

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Originally Posted by Full pull (Post 2124157)

If your not at peak performance, don't be in my cockpit, call in sick or fatigued. Simple.

If you don't know the difference between your and you're, I don't want you in my cockpit.

I'm not always at my peak performance in my own cockpit. Half the time, I'm below average. :p

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Originally Posted by TonyC (Post 2124616)

Wouldn't it be better to just get removed? That way you wouldn't need a note.:cool:

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Originally Posted by TonyC (Post 2124624)

I'm not always at my peak performance in my own cockpit. Half the time, I'm below average. :p

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In our job this is 95% of us 95% of the time.

Think that was alafly's point...

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Originally Posted by TonyC (Post 2124624)

If you don't know the difference between your and you're, I don't want you in my cockpit.

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It can be annoying for sure that adults can't figure out the difference.

Was at a restaurant the other day when one high school graduate asked another (waiter asks waiter) what 36 divided by 2 is. The other said "13...? No- 16" before the first guy had to use the calculator on his cell to figure it out...

Ugh.