Lithgow, it's from the period when SARS was used as an excuse and opportunity to cut staff salaries,etc.
Fair enough. I wasn't keeping track of who left when. I was curious about the start point because if the tally was since the beginning of the year (as HR usually keeps records based on per calendar year) then some resignations may have nothing to do with SARS and the fallout if they were, say, in January.
[I]You sound like you have a more precise period and total. If so, let's have them.[I]
You are entitled to your opinion of why others ask questions. I asked the question because I was curious about the numbers, you appeared more updated and because I didn't know the basis of the numbers.
Perhaps others ask you questions to set you up, as your reaction suggests. I just asked an innocent question. I'm sorry if I sounded like I was challenging you or setting you up. Such reactons usually come from somewhat senior pilots on the 747 fleet...