Harry, I'm not selling myself short, I'm trying to be understanding of those who have very real concerns within BA too. I can't see that being selfish about this is going to get us anywhere. I am willing to compromise because, when all is said and done, I can't deny that it is not our colleagues fault that this is happening either, and yet many will be disadvantaged.
I find the arrogance and self importance of some of the posters on the other thread disgraceful, but I don't have to lower myself to their level. Make no mistake, Harry, belligerance in this matter is not going to get us anywhere. There are, in EOG, some who are far more responsive to and understanding about our plight - Sick Squid and Exeng to name but two - and we have to reciprocate.
It's not about right and wrong, I deserve you don't; it's about making the best of a bad situation and beating management at their own game. Of course two years off my seniority will have consequences for my prospects and future, but I REALLY don't feel comfortable with disadvantaging fellow pilots by being selfish about this. Inevitably, I will disadvantage some, but I will be able to look them in the eye and say that I compromised too.
BTW, I only watch Ally McBeal when she's wearing a short skirt and high heels; those legs are perfect, shame about the tits, though.
See ya at work, scotch git!
[This message has been edited by Secret Squirrel (edited 11 January 2001).]