Oh Kitsune you’re such a riot. Ha, ha, ha, ha…
I have no idea what previous post of mine you’re referring to…since you obviously didn’t read my last one before responding with your usual immaturity. But I can’t help myself, I’ll bite, when exactly were my mates and I bent over? Was it during MSS when 49 of them got fired? I’m sorry we weren’t brave enough for you Kitsune, I’m sure that in the very near future you and your friends will show us what true bravado really is.
Are you completely incapable of serious debate? If not, then do us all a favour and just return to MSN or video games, or whatever other mindless pursuit you’re more suited to.
Five Green. Did you read what I said in my last post? Did that post read like we’ve been on a gravy train here? I don’t know what you’ve been told, but if people like Kitsune briefed you on our history then you’ve been seriously mislead.
Are you suggesting that those of us that have put up with so much for 20 years must now just suck it up and leave? All our pay cuts, loss of command seniority due to ASL, our friends getting fired, all our trials and tribulations over the years, we should just swat it all away and leave, so that someone who joined in 2006, who’s never endured a single pay cut or degradation to his conditions, can get promoted? Are you serious?
But you’re in the majority you say. So what! We were in the vast majority when ASL hit us. It didn’t mean a thing!
There are very few guys remaining who upgraded in five years or less. But to answer your question, I’ve been here for 18 years and a Captain for the last eight. Are you saying I should just leave at 55, with a total of 10 years in the left seat, because any more time would be selfish on my part? That I should just take your word for it that you will leave at 55? Even though I’ve heard it all before, but the honest truth is that NOBODY DOES! And neither will you. Look around you, how may do you see quitting at 55?
Let me ask you this Five Green. Have you even considered or factored that all those F/O’s who are leapfrogging their mates to take freighter commands OUT OF SENIORITY are increasing your time to command? If they didn’t do it (if they were more “brave” and stood their ground like Kitsune would) then the company would have no choice but to offer you a faster command…in seniority. Why no anger towards these guys? Are they not delaying your command? Isn’t that sauce for the gander? Why is it that only those people that “extend” are the selfish ones? Can you answer me that question?
Five Green. Thank you for at least posting a serious argument (unlike you know who) but I must say I’m tired of this. I’ve tried to reason and debate, be moderate and conciliatory in my tone, but I just can’t anymore….I suggest you read Apple Tree Yard’s last post for the hard truth.