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Old 28th Aug 2002, 03:50
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The_Cutest_of_Borg
 
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This attitude is prevalent in the "executive" class. Make no bones about it, they see themselves as a breed apart, smarter than the rest and with a concommitant sense of entitlement.

For an example of this, 10 years ago the Chief Pilot of QF was paid 250,000 pa. This was about a 10% premium on a senior -400 Captain.

Two years ago the incumbent and his deputy divvied up 2 million between them in bonuses for doing essentially the same job. The proles have probably not kept up with inflation in the same time period. Their "talent" consisted mainly of crying poor(no rise for the workers) and following well established precedents.

One day, hopefully soon, the argument put forward by Ms Jackson will be recognised for what they are.

The mood of resentment will one day approach that of late 19th century France. It will take only a few more outrageous corporates scandals and a few more suspended sentences for theft of shareholders funds before people start taking matters into their own hands.


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