Thanks for the "Well Wishes", NJW. But there's zero bitterness here. It's just hard to sit back and let guys like "NB" spew garbage.
I guess if I were still an Options line pilot, I would say to myself "I will gladly stay at my current wage while the MEC gets the RIF'd pilots back on line. I know I don't make much, but it's more than an unemployment check. There are people losing their homes, getting divorced, filing for bankruptcy, etc. over this illegal firing. A great portion of those fired were Union committee members and Chairman, even some that had a hand in the original organization. These pilots need to be back to work sooner than later, before any more damage is done to their personal lives."
This guy's selfishness and ignorance is unparalleled. I keep thinking of a parasite attached to fish swimming upstream. When the fish reaches the beautiful lake, the parasite leaves the fish to die, without even a "thank you".
Maybe I'm naive to think that people should be compassionate and our group of pilots should stand together. Novel idea, huh "NB"??? I DARE him to raise his head and spout this same drivel on the 1108 message board. That would be career suicide.
In the mean time, the only thing we "70" can do is continue to try to enjoy our Summer of being frugal, and throw ALL our support towards our MEC. They will make it right soon.
I will also continue to think guys like "NB" are one step below that crap you get between your toes after a really hard workout. I bet his Mom is REALLY proud.
Maybe I am a little bitter.......................