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HuggyU2 11-15-2021 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by ZeroTT (Post 3322922)
“there’s no such thing as work-life balance. There are work-life choices."

I have no idea what this means.
For me, it's a work-life balance. About two years ago, I hit the "I've only got a few more years left on this Earth" point, and that affects how and what I bid.


Originally Posted by Hedley (Post 3323204)
Maybe reserve really is a choice and people aren’t buying it.

Nothing is absolute, but for the most part, I've found that reserve has been in my control for my entire career path. Others... maybe not. The few that have argued the point to me haven't been convincing so far. Though I'm sure plenty of folks here have a good perspective that I haven't considered yet.

Slop 11-16-2021 03:50 AM

Does the vacancy bidding screen relative seniority become more accurate with every snapshot? Should it match up with the category summary by the last snap?

Hedley 11-16-2021 03:58 AM


Originally Posted by HuggyU2 (Post 3323243)
I have no idea what this means.
For me, it's a work-life balance. About two years ago, I hit the "I've only got a few more years left on this Earth" point, and that affects how and what I bid.


Nothing is absolute, but for the most part, I've found that reserve has been in my control for my entire career path. Others... maybe not. The few that have argued the point to me haven't been convincing so far. Though I'm sure plenty of folks here have a good perspective that I haven't considered yet.

With the exception of being a new hire, it has been within my control as well. I chose to stay a very senior 737 fo rather than upgrade to reserve ca. Later when things contracted, I bid 737 fo again to avoid dealing with reserve in a higher paying seat. For those who chase a seat or don’t down bid, reserve is a choice. For those near the bottom, it is given to them when those junior to them are going out on furlough.

Hedley 11-16-2021 03:59 AM


Originally Posted by Slop (Post 3323316)
Does the vacancy bidding screen relative seniority become more accurate with every snapshot? Should it match up with the category summary by the last snap?

There will be a few that change their mind last minute, but for the most part, the last snapshot has been fairly close to the award from what I’ve noticed.

KnightNight 11-16-2021 12:01 PM

Is there a way to see what DoH equates to seniority?

ZeroTT 11-16-2021 12:07 PM


Originally Posted by KnightNight (Post 3323573)
Is there a way to see what DoH equates to seniority?

yes, but it’s not predictive of what you should expect

ThumbsUp 11-16-2021 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by ZeroTT (Post 3323576)
yes, but it’s not predictive of what you should expect


How do you see that?

ZeroTT 11-16-2021 01:14 PM

United went 18 months without hiring anyone and is now hiring 200/month. The link between years on property and relative seniority is not at all linear.

”oh, a pilot held X after 3 years” is only relevant if you were hired 3 years ago

ThumbsUp 11-16-2021 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by ZeroTT (Post 3323602)
United went 18 months without hiring anyone and is now hiring 200/month. The link between years on property and relative seniority is not at all linear.

”oh, a pilot held X after 3 years” is only relevant if you were hired 3 years ago

Yes, but you said you could see DOH. Where can you see that?

Lumberg823 11-16-2021 02:21 PM

Award is posted


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