Laughing_Jakal
Filthy Savage
- Joined
- May 17, 2004
- Posts
- 187
Deuce, ya know I love you but I gotta disagree!
This is the third time writing this, cause some reason, flightinfo has a problem uploading my posts……..
Generally, people are worth what others are willing to pay them…ie. What they can Negotiate (Corporate Boardroom ethics not withstanding)
Bill Gates changed the world (and who said the meek wouldn’t inherit the earth?) Venture Capitalists use money as fuel to keep the whole ball of wax moving. Remember, it is easier to recognize a good idea, than come up with one yourself.
Deuce is a good guy with a strong grip on reality, but I suspect he is somewhat jaded coming from a “Service before Self” environment into the world of Airline Destabilization. One only needs to witness the shameless antics of the former Delta CFO and her fights in court to save her lifetime family positive space first class tickets after she took the money and ran.
I imagine the “Tough” guys on the Street could put enough pressure on Deuce to make him wilt or at least second guess himself in their environment. Likewise, they would probably soil themselves in the work environment (If you can call it that) that forged Deuce. They are compensated highly for performance and merit with a relatively small fraction of the “take” they produce. Deuce is from a world of personal sacrifice, dictated by the needs of God and Country. His compensation for his expertise and performance came in the form of more hard work, respect from his peers, and the personal knowledge of serving his Country as a Quiet Professional.
Apples and Oranges, but this Country needs both.
Everyone is in business to make a little scratch…you and me included, otherwise we would fly for fun like my banker friend. Not to say you can’t have fun while doing it, this is business, no more, no less. Personally, I don’t like to fly with guys that take this job as a hobby. They are either sloppy, dangerous, or both.
If you want a friend, get a dog. If you want to fly for fun, buy an airplane. If you want to get paid to fly commensurate with your experience and professionalism, then:
1) Join the Association
2) Show up to work on time, be rested, prepared, and competent
3) Fly safely and professionally
4) Move the freight
5) Let the Negotiating Committee speak for you
6) Support them and do the small things they ask of you to support your common goals….after all YOU hired THEM.
Let the “Street” guys get what they negotiate. Help us get what we can Negotiate…..The pie is pretty big….and we’re worth it.
Goggles up…I’m done.
This is the third time writing this, cause some reason, flightinfo has a problem uploading my posts……..
Generally, people are worth what others are willing to pay them…ie. What they can Negotiate (Corporate Boardroom ethics not withstanding)
Bill Gates changed the world (and who said the meek wouldn’t inherit the earth?) Venture Capitalists use money as fuel to keep the whole ball of wax moving. Remember, it is easier to recognize a good idea, than come up with one yourself.
Deuce is a good guy with a strong grip on reality, but I suspect he is somewhat jaded coming from a “Service before Self” environment into the world of Airline Destabilization. One only needs to witness the shameless antics of the former Delta CFO and her fights in court to save her lifetime family positive space first class tickets after she took the money and ran.
I imagine the “Tough” guys on the Street could put enough pressure on Deuce to make him wilt or at least second guess himself in their environment. Likewise, they would probably soil themselves in the work environment (If you can call it that) that forged Deuce. They are compensated highly for performance and merit with a relatively small fraction of the “take” they produce. Deuce is from a world of personal sacrifice, dictated by the needs of God and Country. His compensation for his expertise and performance came in the form of more hard work, respect from his peers, and the personal knowledge of serving his Country as a Quiet Professional.
Apples and Oranges, but this Country needs both.
Everyone is in business to make a little scratch…you and me included, otherwise we would fly for fun like my banker friend. Not to say you can’t have fun while doing it, this is business, no more, no less. Personally, I don’t like to fly with guys that take this job as a hobby. They are either sloppy, dangerous, or both.
If you want a friend, get a dog. If you want to fly for fun, buy an airplane. If you want to get paid to fly commensurate with your experience and professionalism, then:
1) Join the Association
2) Show up to work on time, be rested, prepared, and competent
3) Fly safely and professionally
4) Move the freight
5) Let the Negotiating Committee speak for you
6) Support them and do the small things they ask of you to support your common goals….after all YOU hired THEM.
Let the “Street” guys get what they negotiate. Help us get what we can Negotiate…..The pie is pretty big….and we’re worth it.
Goggles up…I’m done.
