Hope you good folks don't mind a flightdeck wallah chucking in his two-penneth ! First of all top marks to Delboy for what must be one of the most amusing posts I have read in a long time - had me chuckling like a good'un !
But more seriously, I think there has to be something fundamentaly wrong with Cabin Services rather than GB itself, that is causing morale that is lower than whale sh*t and a ludicrous staff turnover amongst CC. After all, whilst us fella's (Oops, sorry - and lasses) that sit in the pointy end have our grumbles, we seem to be generally content with our lot, and this is reflected in the miniscule staff turnover. But if I was in CC management and saw 40 crew out of 300 resign in 1 month I'd take a long analytical look at where I was going wrong. Alas, it seems JG et al either don't make such an analysis or simply don't care (I fear the latter). Such a high staff turnover can only be detrimental to the overall experience base; and worryingly I hear many of our very experienced crew (that are the backbone of cabin services) saying that they too are sick of being treated like crap and are jobhunting elsewhere.
The more I speak to you fine folk in the firing line the more I'm astounded at the things they do to lower your morale further still ( at this stage I must point out to GashBag that you're inncorrect in stating that only CC are to be subjected to searches - it's proposed that we flightdeck will also be searched ).
I can honestly say I've never seen any CC who look trully slovenly, yet they're now subjecting you to have your dress standards be scrutinised by some battleaxe who's only been in the Co. 5 minutes and seems to relish her 'power' (have to say I found the delightful young Spanish lass that held the post before her far more pleasant and, dare I say, far easier on the eye !!! )
All I can say Guys and Gals is don't let the b@st@ards grind you down and for those of you seeking pastures new, the very best of luck. I for one (and I'm sure all of my FD collegues will concur) really appreciate what you do !
All the best,
Greenfinch