Kangaroo Court
A bit over 3 years into my OS stint I was faced with redundancy, as my type was being phased out, or I could choose continued employment on either A330 or 777, on the basis that I paid for my rating (25,000 USD salary sacrafice over 2 years)) but on full MD 80 pay plus per diem, until I qualified.
I choose continued employment and have now spent 8 years flying a delightful machine, the 777. Interestingly, an american colleague of the time stood on his digs spat the dummy and departed back to the states where he spent several years playing keyboard on a 727, ground instructing, and eventually after about 5 years left seat of a 320.
Who do you reckon made the better choice?
My circumstances are not unique. I know of about 20 who made the same choice and probably in excess of 100 who have achieved the same by buying endo's for a specific job. I don't like it , but it is the reality of todays world.
Regards Maui
Last edited by maui; 13th Apr 2008 at 05:53.