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Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel (Post 501385)

Thank you. Great job.

::steps off soap box::

thanks :D

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Originally Posted by Flyboy8784 (Post 501382)

Meanwhile I Declare an emergency today for a flap failure....divert...land at 170 KTS.... help with keeping the lives of 45 people safe...and not a single "Thank You" or a "Great Job" by anyone from the company or Mgmt.

My friend, the respect and kudos from your peers should be more important. The bean counters have no idea how challenging our jobs can be at times.

Well done!

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Originally Posted by Flyboy8784 (Post 501382)

I was happy enough the company gave me the rest of the day off when I had to say the "E-word"...yeah, probably just a good flight safety policy in general, but I don't need much more by way of thanks (although I'm pretty sure I did get an "atta-boy" letter from flight ops after the incident was investigated and put to bed).

Yeah, SWA is in the middle of a tough contract negotiation with us, but the B-day cards and the thank you cards they fwd with the occasional happy customer comments do mean something. I was especially appreciative with both the going away and welcome back package for my last tour in Iraq. It's a good company!

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Originally Posted by Raidr17 (Post 499047)

Have you talked to your bros within the last week, odds are their minds may have changed somewhat. Management Labor relations here are at an all time low right now, but that low is still pretty high compared to some other carriers from what I have heard.

I haven't. Last time I spoke with a good friend of mine there was about three weeks ago, but he liked the pay and the time off last I spoke with him. I haven't heard any complaints about the relations.