Tipping Van Drivers
03-06-2021 | 10:44 AM
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From: Whiskey Papa
03-07-2021 | 05:35 AM
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The best aviation job I ever had was one where you had to spend your per diem or you didn't get to keep it. Tip the van driver, order a nice meal at dinner, etc... It kept the cheap pilots from being cheap in order to save a few bucks.
I would love for my airline to go to use it or lose it per diem.
I would love for my airline to go to use it or lose it per diem.
03-07-2021 | 07:41 AM
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03-07-2021 | 07:58 AM
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The best aviation job I ever had was one where you had to spend your per diem or you didn't get to keep it. Tip the van driver, order a nice meal at dinner, etc... It kept the cheap pilots from being cheap in order to save a few bucks.
I would love for my airline to go to use it or lose it per diem.
I would love for my airline to go to use it or lose it per diem.
I don't tell you have to spend your money. I don't think the company cares how I think they should spend theirs either. God forbid someone wants to save money by holding onto what they have, but instead you call them cheap. GMAB
03-07-2021 | 03:34 PM
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This has got to be the biggest BS I have had the displeasure of reading. In my view, per diem is compensation. I don't care if it's tax-free or not; it's on my check and deposited to ME.
I don't tell you have to spend your money. I don't think the company cares how I think they should spend theirs either. God forbid someone wants to save money by holding onto what they have, but instead you call them cheap. GMAB
I don't tell you have to spend your money. I don't think the company cares how I think they should spend theirs either. God forbid someone wants to save money by holding onto what they have, but instead you call them cheap. GMAB
03-07-2021 | 03:39 PM
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How is my financial well-being related to how I view per diem? Explain that one to me. Do you really think I'm spending ALL my per diem on a trip? I pack enough food to last 3-4 days.
03-07-2021 | 04:36 PM
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03-07-2021 | 04:44 PM
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This has got to be the biggest BS I have had the displeasure of reading. In my view, per diem is compensation. I don't care if it's tax-free or not; it's on my check and deposited to ME.
I don't tell you have to spend your money. I don't think the company cares how I think they should spend theirs either. God forbid someone wants to save money by holding onto what they have, but instead you call them cheap. GMAB
I don't tell you have to spend your money. I don't think the company cares how I think they should spend theirs either. God forbid someone wants to save money by holding onto what they have, but instead you call them cheap. GMAB
and/or why most companies now require you to get reimbursed instead of just giving you the cash. They know pilots will waste it on other stuff and show up to work with pit stained shirts and threadbare pants and ties.
