It may be that some here work for employers who are more traditional in their approach to employees and aren't aware of what goes on elsewhere - to them I say v6g is making a statement of fact that applies to a great many newer companies, some of them very large indeed.
That, sadly, is the reality for many new guys, especially in some of the locos.
Betpump, actually I think he's implying the opposite. Indebted pilots are far more likely to be subservient to the company when contentious matters arise - and may well not act as robustly as others might. Would they strike, for instance?
If some won't even go sick/decline discretion because it "goes on my record and might affect command prospects" how do you suppose a £50,000 debt might affect their actions? They're only human, after all.
Last edited by Agaricus bisporus; 10th Sep 2009 at 10:06.