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06-14-2018 | 01:31 PM
#12
On Reserve
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: UAL CA
I love it when people berate others for picking up premium pay at less than 100pct. What they really are saying is junior people should allow trips to go to 100pct which of course means a senior person will pick up and the junior one has no chance. Give me a break. If someone wants to pick it up at 50pct then go for it! If it’s at 50pct and reserves are trying for it then it may be the only option as well—go for it. Often times it’s the only way someone who isn’t super senior to get a premium pay trip. So let’s not keep saying it helps the company etc etc. Whatvisnreally being said is that taking a trip at 50pct prevents more senior people from getting the 100pct payday.
06-14-2018 | 01:55 PM
#13
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Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Head pillow fluffer, Assistant bed maker
In general PP trips are in the real-time window so seniority doesn’t really play a part, it’s who is fastest. My point is in general if you wait long enough it will become a 100%. I guess I value my time off at roughly 300$ an hour so won’t pick up 50% pay. If others want to that is up to them but they could be losing out.
06-14-2018 | 02:29 PM
#14
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Unbridled Enthusiasm
I love it when people berate others for picking up premium pay at less than 100pct. What they really are saying is junior people should allow trips to go to 100pct which of course means a senior person will pick up and the junior one has no chance. Give me a break. If someone wants to pick it up at 50pct then go for it! If it’s at 50pct and reserves are trying for it then it may be the only option as well—go for it. Often times it’s the only way someone who isn’t super senior to get a premium pay trip. So let’s not keep saying it helps the company etc etc. Whatvisnreally being said is that taking a trip at 50pct prevents more senior people from getting the 100pct payday.
Next contract either no premium or 100% premium, period.
06-14-2018 | 02:36 PM
#15
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: B756 FO
I agree with everything you have to say here. The auction for lowest bidder really does suck.
06-14-2018 | 03:41 PM
#16
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: West Coast to East Coast
In general PP trips are in the real-time window so seniority doesn’t really play a part, it’s who is fastest. My point is in general if you wait long enough it will become a 100%. I guess I value my time off at roughly 300$ an hour so won’t pick up 50% pay. If others want to that is up to them but they could be losing out.
06-15-2018 | 02:51 PM
#18
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