Captainrats,

thanks for that post.
I'm reminded that I had better "try" and get some sleep as I have call in a few hours for a 14 hour TOD.
You described the coming working day AND NIGHT perfectly.
Thanks..............I think!!

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bluemolode,
your name really does say it all.

Jettlager

CaptainRats,

Bloody awesome --- love your work.
Can't wait for my next sector... :zzz:
Now I know why I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!

qfcsm

Why don't you withdraw your labour... change jobs. If you're sick and tired of doing it (your words) you cannot be doing your job to the best of your ability... or doing your company any good.

If your nom de guerre is your job - you do have a good job and well paid. If the responsibility is too much request a demotion.

Yes, I've been there - only it was on DC3s (on my own) on multi sectors where I had to help load the cargo/baggage/catering, do the load sheets and serve the meals, etc. AND it was a bloody long day... not quite as long SINLON and SYDLAX... and the crew had no airconditioning, meal breaks, crew rest, etc.

I loved it.

Hey you Animal,

My post was done tongue in cheek but having said that I will be out of here as quick as you can 'redundancy'!
That's all I'm waiting for - the package.

And bully for you working on the old dacca.
Our collective hearts bleed for the ol' bloke... :ooh:

qfcsm

It appears that it would pay your employer to offer you redundancy right now... just for the temper that you have shown.

Please, try to enjoy your job - and keep calm.

Yes, at times I am an animal.

Cheers

q--tee
 

Re: The 82 (SID DRW ADL SYD)

I have spoken to quite a few ex LHers who have assured me that LH CC have never operated the last sector of the 82. I have heard the same thing from my tech crew friends. My flat mate used to do the 82 as a S/O many times a roster for three years. They (tech and CC) either used to o/night in ADL or pax home on the last leg. Did I read your post wrong... or were you saying that LH CC operated all the way through?

I have a HKG next week. Coming back via MEL all in one hit... 13:30hr duty... flying through the night, ill sign off at about 11am (if we are ontime). I'm legal to work at 0515 the next day. Does this happen at LH??

TTSOV,

qtee's advanced age may be the reason for her often "confused" state. But we do need to look after the elderly.

We did the sector as far as Adelaide and then slipped.
The other sector you mentioned is routine for us and we are legal with 1 local night if it is a 3/4 day trip.

No offense intended but domestic are doing this flying because your union agreed to undercut us in pay and conditions.

All complaints ought to be directed to the domestic FAAA.

Jettlager

P.S. A Longhaul collegue of mine has a doona and pillow permanently in his car.
He sleeps for an hour or two before attempting the M5 drive to Camden.
I called it, "vomiting tired". You never do get used to it.

I wasnt complaining jettlager. Just wanted to clarify.

:D

My mission is to not fall asleep on the train home after a horror. I did it this morning! *pat on the back for me*
I didn't know if i wanted to vomit or pass out when I got home. (This was all self inflicted tho;) )