If all of this had happened 15 years ago, I would have studied harder at Uni.
We can only hope that either supply dries up or the IRC sorts some of this out - its a complete mess.
First, please pay for your endorsement, then - "well you wear it" pay for your uniform, then "well you eat it" - pay for your catering, then "you burn it" - you and pay for the flight fuel - WHEN WILL IT STOP.
We are part of the team that keeps the company going, no different to a bag snatcher, accountant or CEO.
Everyone is here to do a job and do their best.
The difference is that we are not unskilled workers but have spend time and money gaining the skills and experience to keep their million dollars investments, full of freight and passengers, flying A to B safely and efficiently. We expect reasonable pay and conditions and appreciation of our skills and contributions. Not much to ask and nothing that other employees don't get.
Do not pay for your endorsement, no not become part of the problem. A bond is reasonable and is part of your commitment to the empolyer, paying for your endorsement shows no commitment to the company, just that you already have $$$$.
It will not work in the long run. It will bite these companies in the end.
Again, please think before buying your endorsement, when no one does, they will drop this ridiculous policy.
Rant over