Please, let me guess. You are a Senior Pilot. You are selfish and quitter. You more than likely knew most of the Captains that were fired, yet you decided to abandon them. Quite a character trait.
You signed the deal in ‘94 because it did not affect you and with an implied threat by CX. In ‘99, there was a another threat and because you signed the first, the company knew you would sign the second.
In 2001, you more than likely voted for LIA but when the 49ers were fired, you and your friends jumped in the life boat and cut the ropes. Now after five years(sailing in the wake of the mother ship) you realise the ship did not sink and you are now wanting to get back as you see it sailing away to where you want to go (age 60).
I can go on, but yes, I was around for the firing and yes I am a S/O. Sound confusing?
What I can’t understand is why did most of the AOA members throw you a rope and not an anchor.
Pleasure to have you back, I am sure you will be asset to the AOA.