Some very interesting points of view. If only we lived in an ideal world where all motives were altruistic.
Individuals, groups and organizations start businesses for one reason only, TO MAKE MONEY. I'm afraid that you have to "speculate in order to accumulate", and the resources required includes financial funding, workers, capital assets etc., etc., etc. A statement of the obvious, but, BUSINESSES NEED WORKERS AND WORKERS NEED JOBS! QED!
It's also obvious that there are many facets to managing a business. This includes an understanding of the VARIOUS components required to ensure good cash flow. Sorry, but if one feels that the task is too onerous, then as they say, "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen"!
Effectively management of a business, or the crew on an aircraft, should rely on mutal trust (creditibility). In reality, some overcome this in the short-term by motivating staff with larger than normal wages.
And Coopervane, I agree with you, if you don't like the company then get out. But, unless the "supply and demand" cycle is in your favour, can you you tell me how that can be achieved? Easy to say though, eh?
I understand from one of the Cougar guys that the two areoplanes were contracted to TNT. So, unless TNT reneged on their payments, the company should have had good cash flow. But, what was the cost base? And and and and and ???????????
Guys, is the company in Administrative Receivership, or is it operating under an Administrative Order? Different things. You all need expert legal opinion to determine whether your treatment has adhered to recognised procedure.
I wish you all well, especially in finding new employment. But, don't ever be grateful to any company for simply employing you, because they also NEED you to enable them to function, and so create wealth ( shareholder valve ).
One World, on the face of it, you've made some reasonable points. In my opinion however, they are rather simplistic, and I am sure that you don't apply the same approach in your commercial negotiations. Ultimately though, you completely devalue your contribution with the crass statements in your last post. Okay. it's summer, too many G&Ts, and the wife's nagging. Forgiven.
No, I've never worked for the mentioned NK. I am a Captain with a "major", a qualified accountant, and a Director in a couple of my family (non aviation) businesses. But I am still learning new things every day!
I've just wasted my time with the last post! Thanks Inverted Flik, that Cooper vane is a card!
Nice one! What a winderupper you are Coopervane, you naughty boy! Have one for me when you get there.
Sounds like a really funng guy so have a great stop Inverted Flick.
Happy flying.