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Im in Europe for a low cost carrier,Ive been on a 50% paycut since March(even a full wage stil only a fraction of many companies),I wont moan about it Im keeping current and ratings renewed when things turn around I will expect wages to reflect this if not then I will move on even if this means out of aviation.Those moaning about the way things are need to ask themselves "Can I afford medicals,sim refreshers and checks until I find a new job" not to mention rent and food.
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I mean, at least now those of us that joined on CoS08 will cease to be belittled by those (that were) on superior contracts.
Those that grumbled at us for accepting a lower contract are now doing the very same thing. (And no, before you say it, it really isn't different).
It's unpleasant, but when it comes to picking the best option of a band bunch, there really isn't much choice.
Those that grumbled at us for accepting a lower contract are now doing the very same thing. (And no, before you say it, it really isn't different).
It's unpleasant, but when it comes to picking the best option of a band bunch, there really isn't much choice.
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Not quite the same though... when you accepted cos18, the pilot market was significantly better.
now you won’t be able to find a job anywhere, you really have no option other than to opt out, completely..
now you won’t be able to find a job anywhere, you really have no option other than to opt out, completely..
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I have been on zero pay since April waiting and hoping for our bankrupt airline to get off the ground again. The little monthly financial help we’ve received from our “government“ represents 4% of my salary. I have been trying for 6 months, with very limited success, to make a buck doing jobs I wouldn’t have dreamed of a year ago. My comfortable left seat job seems like a distant memory now.
Whatever the conditions of employment under this COS 18, I guarantee you it’s better than sitting without a job in this economic environment. If you are still employed in an airline and receiving a salary you’re not doing too bad! It’s not easy making a living out there...
Whatever the conditions of employment under this COS 18, I guarantee you it’s better than sitting without a job in this economic environment. If you are still employed in an airline and receiving a salary you’re not doing too bad! It’s not easy making a living out there...
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I assure you, much like now, it was the only palatable offer at the time, and certainly the best. It didn’t prevent many years of judgement though...
Perhaps a time to reflect on how we treat each other, and the importance of a bit of mutual respect.
I assure you, much like now, it was the only palatable offer at the time, and certainly the best. It didn’t prevent many years of judgement though...
Perhaps a time to reflect on how we treat each other, and the importance of a bit of mutual respect.
I love all this bluffing that you will taxi slow and won't take directs and will update your CV and leave. You all should be grateful that you still have jobs and haven't been laid off like what other pilots have been worldwide including your Cathay Dragon colleagues. They'd happily take your position if you don't want it. Feel free to return to your home country now and join the other pilots driving tractors, trucks or stacking shelves in the supermarket. Even on COS18, the package is still way better than what you would earn at other airlines back in your home countries so none of you will actually leave when the opportunity arises once things recover. Oh and you'll have to wait for all those pilots back in your home country who were laid off to be recalled first and at that point you will be going to the bottom of the seniority list so doubt you will. So good luck. Even on the new contract the grass isn't greener. Cathay pilots have been spoiled for too long with your overly generous packages, this is a well needed reality check.
A lot down here in oz have yet to wake up and smell the coffee.
Winning right now is having a job because without one it will be a very very long time before you will have one.
Dont blow it!
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Dubaiwarrior is correct in my opinion. It's an enduring myth that they had plenty of superior alternatives.
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I mean, at least now those of us that joined on CoS08 will cease to be belittled by those (that were) on superior contracts.
Those that grumbled at us for accepting a lower contract are now doing the very same thing. (And no, before you say it, it really isn't different).
It's unpleasant, but when it comes to picking the best option of a band bunch, there really isn't much choice.
Those that grumbled at us for accepting a lower contract are now doing the very same thing. (And no, before you say it, it really isn't different).
It's unpleasant, but when it comes to picking the best option of a band bunch, there really isn't much choice.
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In a European mainline carrier and I have just joined Domino's as a pizza delivery driver ... no pay or work since March.
Anyone wanna swap places!?
In all seriousness, I can understand the frustrations of those if they have witnessed their T&Cs drop significantly since joining, we got into flying to lead comfortable lives, not to be thankful for whatever crumbs get thrown at us and have management step all over us.
For now the way I see it is you make note of what management are doing and when better times come (which they will), you put the foot down and make your case heard. When they really do need you all to fulfill schedules again and finding a replacement with the adequate experience won't be so easy you'll have an amount of bargaining power. Right now you have none and they have it all unfortunately.
Anyone wanna swap places!?
In all seriousness, I can understand the frustrations of those if they have witnessed their T&Cs drop significantly since joining, we got into flying to lead comfortable lives, not to be thankful for whatever crumbs get thrown at us and have management step all over us.
For now the way I see it is you make note of what management are doing and when better times come (which they will), you put the foot down and make your case heard. When they really do need you all to fulfill schedules again and finding a replacement with the adequate experience won't be so easy you'll have an amount of bargaining power. Right now you have none and they have it all unfortunately.
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I completely understand your feelings, but to think these pitiful actions will make any difference to ANYTHING is laughable. They’ve trapped us and we have to tramp the treadmill until another opportunity arises. It’s sobering to hear about airline captains delivering pizzas. I appreciate those who posted.
I completely understand your feelings, but to think these pitiful actions will make any difference to ANYTHING is laughable. They’ve trapped us and we have to tramp the treadmill until another opportunity arises. It’s sobering to hear about airline captains delivering pizzas. I appreciate those who posted.
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Correct. Two years. Tick Tock. A quite comfortable period to retrain into a different career. The exodus in Dec 2022 should, hopefully, be something to behold.
I will enjoy my last two years as a 747 captain thoroughly, keep her between the ditches, and make the most of it. But I'm definitely not going to look back afterwards pining for the ****e treatment and toxic industry I've been a part of for 20 odd years.
I can't wait!
I will enjoy my last two years as a 747 captain thoroughly, keep her between the ditches, and make the most of it. But I'm definitely not going to look back afterwards pining for the ****e treatment and toxic industry I've been a part of for 20 odd years.
I can't wait!