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Old 06-03-2014, 08:30 AM
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Old 06-03-2014, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by hvydriver View Post
You know Luke, being new I wasn't going to make a comment on this question. Obviously, I don't have the experience at B6 to make a qualified statement. I will however, share a "roadguide to life" since I'm a pretty old guy. I've been there, done that, and got the tshirt.

We all have choices in life. No matter how we choose, there is always going to be someone who has the better job, bigger check, more toys, etc. So, you have a fork in the road eventually where you have to decide how you are going to travel on your journey as you see some getting a better "fate" than you. You can choose the happy path, or the bitter path.



Myself, I choose to be happy. Are there things wrong with B6? I'm sure there are, there are things wrong with any job at any airline you want to talk about. I choose to be happy, because my behavior affects my coworkers. If I'm happy, it's going to help them. If I'm bitter, it's going to hurt them. I choose to be happy, because the customers are going to see that, and it will make them feel more positive about their day. If I'm bitter, they aren't going to have a good experience, and it's possible they won't come back. If customers don't come back, the checks stop. That sucks. Ask me how I know. I choose to be happy, because life is too short to be a PITA to my family.

I have to get out the door, but here is one final review about being happy. You owe it to yourself, your family, and your coworkers. Once you start down the bitter path, it is very hard to come back. I made it, but it was one of the toughest battles of my life. Being bitter solves nothing but make you one miserable bastage. It's no picnic for those near and dear to you, either.

So, in summation, essentially I'm suggesting that you make a concious effort to adjust your outlook on life. Instead of griping about what a death camp your workplace is, why don't you try getting involved to make it better? Nothing will change if you just sit on the sidelines waiting for someone to fix it for you. Seriously. Good luck, and I'm out!
Hvydriver,

That is seriously one of the best summations on how to live one's life I have read. Well said and good luck in your career (again)!
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Old 06-03-2014, 02:41 PM
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Does anyone have any knowledge how reserve is in LGB as far as trips/how much you fly etc?
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Old 06-03-2014, 02:57 PM
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Does anyone have any knowledge how reserve is in LGB as far as trips/how much you fly etc?
About 50-70hrs/mo during busy months, 30 or less when things are slow. I'm not sure what types of trips they get. Probably lots of late evening departures to the east coast, day sleep in JFK/BOS, late flight back west.
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Old 06-03-2014, 03:02 PM
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Does anyone have any knowledge how reserve is in LGB as far as trips/how much you fly etc?
Summer months you will work your tail off often enough you will break 75 hour min, fall and spring you may have to get trips bought for you you so you can keep landing currency. If you don't live in Socal it isn't a great place to be on reserve. If you live here it rocks!!
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Old 06-03-2014, 06:49 PM
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Old 06-04-2014, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by hvydriver View Post
You know Luke, being new I wasn't going to make a comment on this question. Obviously, I don't have the experience at B6 to make a qualified statement. I will however, share a "roadguide to life" since I'm a pretty old guy. I've been there, done that, and got the tshirt.

We all have choices in life. No matter how we choose, there is always going to be someone who has the better job, bigger check, more toys, etc. So, you have a fork in the road eventually where you have to decide how you are going to travel on your journey as you see some getting a better "fate" than you. You can choose the happy path, or the bitter path.

Myself, I choose to be happy. Are there things wrong with B6? I'm sure there are, there are things wrong with any job at any airline you want to talk about. I choose to be happy, because my behavior affects my coworkers. If I'm happy, it's going to help them. If I'm bitter, it's going to hurt them. I choose to be happy, because the customers are going to see that, and it will make them feel more positive about their day. If I'm bitter, they aren't going to have a good experience, and it's possible they won't come back. If customers don't come back, the checks stop. That sucks. Ask me how I know. I choose to be happy, because life is too short to be a PITA to my family.

I have to get out the door, but here is one final review about being happy. You owe it to yourself, your family, and your coworkers. Once you start down the bitter path, it is very hard to come back. I made it, but it was one of the toughest battles of my life. Being bitter solves nothing but make you one miserable bastage. It's no picnic for those near and dear to you, either.

So, in summation, essentially I'm suggesting that you make a concious effort to adjust your outlook on life. Instead of griping about what a death camp your workplace is, why don't you try getting involved to make it better? Nothing will change if you just sit on the sidelines waiting for someone to fix it for you. Seriously. Good luck, and I'm out!
I have to agree with the guy above, that's an excellent way to live. However, please don't take my sarcastic views or disappointment in jbs operations at times as a sign that I'm some how an unhappy person!

I think I've been encouraging to most here that want to come to jetblue. But I have no problems pointing out our flaws either.

The question was really more a poke for any in tell coming from management as they give their schpiel at the school house.

So for being happy, I'm not doing too bad, I haven't flown 75hrs yet this year. I enjoy my kids and wife who brings home a 6 figure salary and play with the dog. Life isn't too shabby.

Professionally, I'm keeping my options open because I've still got 30 yrs to go until i retire and I owe myself that option.

I'm sure you'll enjoy working here I have. This isn't a bad spot to be. However there's room for improving andi hope we've taken the correct steps in making that happen.

Seriously bud, want trying to Crap on your parade.
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Old 06-04-2014, 05:53 AM
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Got the call for the July 16th class, yesterday. March 11, AM interview. Very excited, can't wait to get down to Orlando.
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Old 06-04-2014, 07:16 AM
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Got the call for the July 16th class, yesterday. March 11, AM interview. Very excited, can't wait to get down to Orlando.
Congrats! And welcome.
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Old 06-04-2014, 08:02 AM
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Great news , congrats
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