Swire Flu
Swyre Flu. A new strain on a plane.
Symptoms:
Feeling lethargic after flying duty periods of 13 1/4 to 18 hours.
Not able to have adequate sleep when your time zone changes by 6 hours or more.
Tossing and turning in crew rest area during flight.
Feeling as though you want breakfast when dinner is being served.
Finding crew meals unappetizing.
Not feeling ready for work after minimum rest period.
Not capable of high performance after "split duty".
Not understanding new contracts and their implications in full.
Tossing and turning in your home bed at the completion of a duty period.
Reluctance to extend a duty period.
Self doubt as to whether you are paid enough.
Not making your pay go as far as it used to.
Not spending enough quality time with loved ones.
If you are suffering a combination of any ten of the above please consult your manager who will guide you accordingly as may be amended from time to time at his sole discretion.
This list is not exhaustive so be alert of subtle changes in your life.