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06-18-2013, 02:46 PM
#241
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: Blue fifi flogger
Posts: 736
Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
It's pretty hard to get excited about that phone call given everything I've read. On the contrary, kind of dreading it. Seems like I'd be going from one company with extremely poor moral and a toxic management / employee relationship to another -- but add in a massive pay cut and a challenging commute. My gut is telling me this is a mistake. That's not how someone should feel before they make a life changing decision that will impact the whole family.
We seriously need improvements, but the atmosphere in the jets and crew rooms is much more pleasant than the venting we indulge in here on the forums. I definitely think you'd be missing an opportunity by gauging our work environment based on these posts... Just my opinion. Feel free to pm if you have more specific questions.
06-18-2013, 02:54 PM
#242
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 287
Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
All of the jetBlue threads without exception are extremely negative. If these boards are indicative of what it's like on the line, moral is a real problem.
So I have to ask.
If the choice is simply, jetBlue or stay put, Would you recommend that someone come to work for jetBlue right now? Or stay away?
So I have to ask.
If the choice is simply, jetBlue or stay put, Would you recommend that someone come to work for jetBlue right now? Or stay away?
As of Today (pay)
2013 10.6% BEHIND AVERAGE
2014 18.3% BEHIND AVERAGE
2015 23.1% BEHIND AVERAGE
2016 27.9% BEHIND AVERAGE
Plus 75% behind in Vacation.
PTO Accural
Sick Bank
STD
Retirement
Profit Sharing
Work Rules
Dispute Process
M/A
Scope
Healthcare
...And many of my pilot "peers" are okay with the process that have lead us here. So yeah, this place wears you out after working here awhile. If you need a job, come on over and make the best of it. If you can wait, maybe consider doing so.
06-18-2013, 03:15 PM
#243
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Joined APC: May 2010
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 900
Making a career decision based on what people post on an internet message board is like making a medical diagnosis with WebMD. 9/10 times you're gonna think you've got cancer.....or lupus based on what you read.
It's not perfect, and things need to be improved, but I'm happy here and staying put. I don't fault anyone for leaving. As someone else said, we should all be able to have the job we want instead of the one we're forced to settle for.
It's not perfect, and things need to be improved, but I'm happy here and staying put. I don't fault anyone for leaving. As someone else said, we should all be able to have the job we want instead of the one we're forced to settle for.
06-18-2013, 03:23 PM
#244
Furloughed Again?!
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,796
Well, one thing is certain - I do spend too much time online. And if you think I spend too much time online here you should see how much time I spend on Web MD. Incidentally this might be moot because I think I have Ebola...
06-18-2013, 03:28 PM
#245
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Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Airplane
Posts: 2,385
Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
Well, one thing is certain - I do spend too much time online. And if you think I spend too much time online here you should see how much time I spend on Web MD. Incidentally this might be moot because I think I have Ebola...
Good luck with your decision, I'll be following closely.
06-18-2013, 03:36 PM
#246
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Joined APC: May 2012
Posts: 1,099
Zap you seem pretty level headed so if you need a job welcome aboard but if you have time to wait for a legacy it may serve you well. AE's a good dude and I don't want argue his post but those of us who have been here 10+ years aren't convinced change is coming. Management has been able to sell culture or an ideal to many newer pilot(not because they are ignorant) but because they haven't seen this management for the last+ decade.
Weight your options.
Weight your options.
06-18-2013, 05:42 PM
#247
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Joined APC: May 2013
Posts: 2,594
Originally Posted by benzoate
Zap you seem pretty level headed so if you need a job welcome aboard but if you have time to wait for a legacy it may serve you well. AE's a good dude and I don't want argue his post but those of us who have been here 10+ years aren't convinced change is coming. Management has been able to sell culture or an ideal to many newer pilot(not because they are ignorant) but because they haven't seen this management for the last+ decade.
Weight your options.
Weight your options.
Last edited by Bozo the pilot; 06-18-2013 at 05:57 PM.
06-18-2013, 06:02 PM
#250
Layover Master
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Position: Seated
Posts: 4,311
Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot
lol- good catch. I corrected it for you Mrs Potato Chip- such a good teacher.
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