QOL at Redwood

[weasel_lips]

A free laptop WOW, Is that how you justify working for half the pay of Southwest? If you made a real wage you could go buy the laptop on your own.

The free google laptops do not even have hard drives in them. It has to have an internet connection to work for the most part.

 

[The Prussian]

The free google laptops do not even have hard drives in them. It has to have an internet connection to work for the most part.

....and now you have to pay federal income tax on them...you'd get a better deal writing VA a check to keep the dang thing...

 

[Captain Morgan]

Amazing, Virgin is doing just what SWA did not that long ago. They are an upstart and they are paying upstart wages. SWA got its foot in the door paying wages WAY below industry standard, they required a type to get hired to save money along with substandard retirement benefits. SWA pilots flew more than most and earned much less.
I'm not a SWA basher by any means, it's called business and it's how the world works. They competed and it paid off well. Now it appears VA is doing the same thing, it seems to me the traveling public loves them and they are doing a very good job. I suspect they will be very successful, they offer a good product.

It's true! I was talking with a couple of SWA pilots and one mentioned that when he started 10-15 years ago the starting wage was like 29 bucks and hour. Ouch! But now they're the coveted place to go. We are such a fickle group, really....

 

[Ralph Cramden]

....and now you have to pay federal income tax on them...you'd get a better deal writing VA a check to keep the dang thing...

Already taken care of. VA is absorbing the tax liability and Google is fronting the laptops. Well, they call it a laptop. It is really a netbook. It does have a USB port so hopefully it will have some functionality off the net. We do get free internet at all of our hotels and terminals plus for the commuters there is the Gogo internet on the planes if you are so inclined.

 

[johnsonrod]

Google is giving every Redwood employee free laptops for Christmas. Has that ever happened at Southwest or United? We may not be loved in this forum, but does that really matter? Twice last week, while in uniform, I was stopped by strangers. "OMG, you're a Virgin America employee! You guys are the best! I fly you every time I can!"

You guys look like waiters in those black uniforms. Are you sure the strangers didn't ask for more water or extra bread?

 

[Dan Roman]

Amazing, Virgin is doing just what SWA did not that long ago. They are an upstart and they are paying upstart wages. SWA got its foot in the door paying wages WAY below industry standard, they required a type to get hired to save money along with substandard retirement benefits. SWA pilots flew more than most and earned much less.
I'm not a SWA basher by any means, it's called business and it's how the world works. They competed and it paid off well. Now it appears VA is doing the same thing, it seems to me the traveling public loves them and they are doing a very good job. I suspect they will be very successful, they offer a good product.

Oh yeah,and they can wear a purple uniform for all I care. Uniform snobs that go around judging what other people wear more often than not, are anal idiots. I don't care if a pilot wears a hat or not, has a leather jacket or a double breasted one and I could care less if he has a backpack. I judge the person, not what he is wearing.

 

[Ralph Cramden]

No, but it confuses the TSA every time we open a new city. :laugh:

My favorite was asking for a jumpseat on another airline. Standing in the cockpit door and the F/O says "hey, I hear you guys have funky uniforms, what does it look like?" I just smiled and said "you're looking at it buddy."

I'll wear black if I don't have to wear the tie. It is really more comfortable without the tie. Our pax don't seem to care that I don't look like a general on parade.

 

[boxjockey]

I have flown on VA twice. Very good service and cool disco feel, just like on Virgin. I'm not a big fan of startups these days, but they do have a good product. Maybe some day they will make record profits and pay more than SWA, you just never know.

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[LoveGun]

The uniform is great branding. Everyone knows I am VA from 100 yards away.

 

[waveflyer]

The haters are the same ones who vote republican, trash unions while militantly protecting their own seniority and union, and lecture everyone else about capitalism---
Fwiw- I've never heard anyone at Wn trash VA- it's usually some form of "bring it.."- the real spirit that makes america great-

If you're not at a major, and you have a shot at VA- Go for it- you'll be in a great spot

 

[Jonny Sacko]

Why is this in majors?

 

[Ralph Cramden]

Because the OP posted it here?

Because "real" pilots posted a reply?

Because we are growing and will meet the DOT revenue definition in the near future?

All of the above.

Cheers! :beer:

 

[Jonny Sacko]

Hysterical. Just like aca was.

 

[Ralph Cramden]

Howdy,

Now my redwood has a blueridge.

And I didn't think the CRJ was crap until I got a hold of the G450. Wow!

 

[Kharma Police]

Do the majority of you guys commute or live in the Bay Area?