I 'walked' from KA two years ago and I've never looked back. It might well mean a drop in salary and an increase in local taxation, but what price can you put on your own health and sanity? The downward spiral just keeps on gaining momentum and the very poor management style has simply added energy to what was originaly an incipient spin. Originally, money wasn't the issue, but it 'sure as hell' is now; however, KA haven't ever recognised that they've abused their own crews with illegal rostering practices, and, certainly haven't inspired them with good leadership. There are now far too many issues to be addressed throughout the whole company and the damage is now done. L2 leadership just hasn't ever been in place, nor anyone with the balls to stand up and be counted. It's one thing to replace the GMO, but there's no point in giving any support to him unless the new incumbent is prepared to put his neck on the line and give some needed support to his troops!
I'd like to think that a new GMO would 'cut some slack' to his crews and give some good advice to the CEO... or, tender his resignation... which the last one should have done some years ago! It aint easy is it?
Good luck to all of you chaps
... I sincerely hope that 2008 might bring some hope into your lives.
TCF