Ski Guru
North Shore,
"The Oaks", Neutral Bay
or up towards Chatswood, the "Great western"
No wonder you're homesick, who wouldn't be.
Pity the football is no longer at Nth Sydney,
arguably the next best footy ground, outside of Ballymore, for atmosphere and ambience,
but then that's what the Nth Shore is all about, quality of life.
As for the the other stuff further north, well NAC Darwin finally came to the party,
so if there really is an under award situation that pilots willingly sign up for,
maybe it will sort itself out as it did in Darwin.
And yes, aspiring pilot's are little different to Saturday night suitors,
promise anything to get what they want, then chew their arm off at the elbow early in the morning to escape.
Nothing new about either scenario over the years, is there?
A good operator should really have the skills to screen,
and if they are prepared to pay for quality they'll probably get it.
Right now it seems that both sides are screwing each other.
Both sides need to work towards a win - win situation, fair pay and conditions, fair commitment and loyalty.
There are at least two other GA operators who endorse this philosophy up that way, it works.
Almost every CPL is aspiring to airlines, why else are they trying to get experience under their belt?
Remember, it's already been said here,
the airlines often contact your last (or current) employer.
They are, after all, interested in how you contribute and perform,
remember that when you break your agreement.
Think about what your boss may say about you to them,
based on how you reciprocated to the opportunity you were given to get to the airlines.
Now back to the Oaks for a steak under that magnificent big tree.