Originally Posted by
guy_incognito
The vast majority of FOs would work for free to "stay current" while finding another job (or two or three) on the side to pay the bills. New normal.
It's not a fairground ride. That practice may well be taken up by some but it will not last. When the bills need to be paid or the car needs a tank of gas or food needs putting on the table the roosters will come home to roost. Working for free should absolutely not be allowed under any circumstances. You don't have free rent, you dont get free gas, you dont get free food. Your baggage handlers get paid, your gate staff get paid, your cabin crew get paid, your ops team get paid, your bus driver gets paid, your customer has paid. Why on earth should you not get paid!? It's basic economics people.