Oh Harold, my goodness, does it feel good to get all of that off your chest? I reckon after that little sermon I'd need to sit down and mop my brow.
You are in many ways partially correct, but in so many more you've missed my point in trying to achieve your own, no problem, there is no skin missing from my nose.
Lets examine what you've had to say in a bit of detail, lest I be accused of being condescending.
Do you actually believe what you've just written. Is that really how you see yourself, just merely better qualified than a 700dhs a month manual worker? I wonder why 'our' Company sees fit then to offer you a package worth 100 times what that poor chap gets.
Factually speaking, I AM correct, there is no argument, the facts DO speak for themselves, and I am of course making assumptions, there may be the odd individual that has a higher level of education and qualifications, but for the purposes of this discussion, just to be safe, lets assume.
With respect to the company, I am NO different in the purest sense in that I am paid a salary/wage commensurate with my level of qualifications and experience, JUST like the chap(s) on the busses.
We may not be the major cogs in the system and there are undoubtedly less employment safeguards than other more developed economies granted.
No argument here, and it comes with the territory, as they say, if you can't take a joke etc.
But, assuming you're a Captain, your attitude is poor. Your behaviour and leadership style will affect and resonate on all those around you.
Utterly irrelevant to this discussion, and sounds more like a life coach preaching to the faithful or soon to be converted, I am not particularly interested in your philosophical position as it means less than the price of toilet paper in my household.
Act like a professional and you'll be treated like one.
In an ideal world this concept has merit, however its really more accurate to say in our environment "act like a professional in the opinion of your immediate superiors, taking into consideration their cultural whims and bias, and you will be treated as one"
Stop dumbing down the profession and the Company that, up until now, has probably provided a good standard of living for you and your family.
I'm confused, where have I dumbed down my profession? please can you highlight the text, subtext, or heaven forbid the context in which I have committed this alleged act of dumbing down? At worst (best) I have highlighted the striking similarities between two groups despite the difference in remuneration.
You can choose to embrace life here or not, it's your choice.
Ahhh something at last we can agree on!
Doing the former makes life so much easier on yourself and those that have to fly with you. Stop deriding fellow colleagues for having pride and satisfaction for working at this Company and enjoying what they do
Partially agree, however I would say mutual respect and proper old good manners are a place to start, and then we can go from there.
If you really feel that embarrassed to be working for EK or in the ruthless ME, you always have the choice to leave. Sadly, not an option for the low salaried and less educated
Where did I mention, imply or suggest I was embarrassed? And on the second point, we are in agreement again.
And before the usual and yawningly obvious response of 'management' and 'kool aid', neither of which apply, maybe two thoughts. Firstly, how many pilots have been dismissed for transgressions under SVP JA? The Company knows it's not good publicity and, contrary to your beliefs, if it wants to maintain recruitment and standards, will attempt to ensure pilots are retained. There is a shortage of suitably qualified pilots and the Company is acutely aware of this. Fact! Secondly, where do you see your salary and hours worked in relation to other professions. Google it, you may be shocked, pleasantly so
All in all a step in the right direction, but as they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, JA is a good egg, a man of integrity and intellect, he is however just like you and I, an outsider, if the wind were to change direction how long would his input be considered valid, I will leave it at that.
Whether it will change your attitude though is another matter altogether!
I get to work on-time, I rarely take sick-days, and I justify my operational decisions with sound reasoning and practical common sense margins, my attitude as far as my job performance is concerned is beyond reproach.
In essence Harry we are ALL expendable, we ARE no different to all the other "guest" workers, if you are indeed ignorant of that I'm afraid you have gone down in my estimations, for what thats worth.