Son, you've got a hell of a lot to learn about the airline world.
Son-- I'm 43 and haven't been called son in a while Thanks
You are right though I DO have a lot to learn about the airline world, I plan on learning everything I can from you guys who have been there a while.
There's 80 or so of us lowly FO's who've been slaving at this company for three or more years and have supported it through 14 hour days, junior mans, reserve, 8 and 9 hour overnights, incorrect paychecks, disrespectful flight support staff, etc. The company has shown it's support by closing bases, no upgrades, and now paying new guys this bonus while our efforts go unnoticed and unappreciated.
I am truly sorry the company is treating you this way, I think it is unfair to the loyal ones who have stayed and done their job and done it well. You guys deserve a bonus for staying. It only seems fair.
I know, I know... If I don't like it... quit... That seems to be the mantra of all you new guys and old timer KoolAid drinkers.
If you truly hate it and it is affecting your personal life so negatively you have no choice but to move on for your own sanity. If you think it will get better and you can deal with the ups and downs stay on.
Rather than quit, I decided I'd spend my extra time trying to make this a better place to work. On top of that, if pilots in my seniority range quit in droves as the more junior crowd has, you'll be in even deeper ******************** as captains find other jobs, and few if any FO's have the required time to upgrade.
Thank you for trying to make it a better place to work. I look forward to getting good advice from you and other seasoned veterans.
I would think with the attrition rate that you guys who have been there for 3 years + should have the time to upgrade.
Yes my friends, that is the next saga of the PDT soap opera.[/quote]