Peanut gallery
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Dane Bramage said:BOTTOM LINE: I don't believe the majority of SWA pilots support changing age 60, but the current union execs will not allow another vote on the issue. Stay tuned next January after the election of a new union president. But don't hold your breath...representing the majority at SWAPA hasn't always been a priority.
Widow's Son said:I disagree. I have been doing this job for 20 years and it is an incredibly easy job. Commuters add a lot of stress on themselves, but that is voluntary. Today I am on day four of four but I'm doing fine. I've got a couple of good magazines and a sudoku. It is a mental job, not a physical one. We are paid not for what we do, but what we are capable of doing. That is where experience counts.
Yes life is hectic when you are young and have a family. When you approach retirement, your life is different. For some guys working is quality of life. I know one guy who ten years ago was a burnout, but today his kids are all grown and his wife travels with him two or three trips a month and they have a great time seeing and doing things they always talked about doing. I know several other guys who live for the overnights and taking the crews out for a good time. It is all about attitude.
People who keep working actually live longer than those who don't.
Granted every person is different, but don't disparage those who enjoy this incredibly easy job. Those who don't like it or want to leave early are welcome to. Life changes. Flexibility is good. A lot of guys will tell you that they enjoyed the job much more in their 50's then they did in their 40's.
Peanut gallery said:Being somewhat familiar with the current process and legislative process, my question is very simple. Where is every body getting ages that it will be raised to. The current push is to abolish any age restriction and leave the high end up to the industry.
Just my .02
Peanut gallery said:and leave the high end up to the industry.
StarrBuck said:Response to SWApA request for Age 60 Blitz
SWAPA, my union represents a paltry 4900 pilots of which less than half voted to change the Age 60 rule.
Sorry to interrupt, I know you SWA guys are enjoying a little "I luv myself" time.