TurboV1
I wanted to put a little "flesh on the bones" of my tale, so as not to appear a smartarse.
I worked for a lime green charter company in 2001 as a new FO on 757's. I was plumb bottom of the list and facing the chop. Instead of waiting and hoping, I left on sabbatical for a big, yellow 757 cargo outfit at EMA.
A better job? Not as glamourous, but better because it was secure? Hell, yes!
After 2 years, I returned to the lime green outfit who had by then become a blue colour. They rated me on the A320 and A330.
Better job? Yes, than both the previous, because it had the "glamour" of passengers and some long haul. Secure? Yes, because they had resized and were profitable.
Then I went to the red tails who gave me the A340. Didn't like what I saw coming, so left.
What does this tell anyone? I don't know, but it has given me a healthy suspicion of when announcements are made, they generally work out worse than initially hoped for, but do work out better in the end.
I don't like waiting for the chop. I believe in directly maintaining control over your life.
Sure as night follows day, things will improve. It's just gonna take time.