Forced Leave EK April / May 2019
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Forced Leave EK April / May 2019
I'm surprised at the lack of commentary about the upcoming enforced leave program at EK. Personally, it reminds me of getting furloughed, as we are being removed from the premises against our will at the convenience of the company for their benefit. Decimating the leave banks of 1000 pilots (about 500 CA and 500 FO according to the company newsletter) during the runway closure may be good for the Company's books - it eliminates a large monetary liability from the accounting just before the financial year closes - but it comes at a cost to those who will now never be able to avail that leave for useful purposes. Also the corresponding pay-cut during the "furlough" - since all will lose at least DHS4,000 in flight and productivity pay and per-diems will have a negative effect on many pilot's personal finances going into the summer here.
These are just my thoughts on the topic, maybe others have a more positive view, taking time off, though unwanted, may be a stress relief that justifies the personal financial losses for many, and hence why there is no discussion of the matter here. Or maybe it really will improve rosters going forward since nobody will have leave to take later on which must be covered by those still working? So far, those I have met who have had this leave thrust upon them at short notice seem strangely neutral about the topic. Any thoughts?
These are just my thoughts on the topic, maybe others have a more positive view, taking time off, though unwanted, may be a stress relief that justifies the personal financial losses for many, and hence why there is no discussion of the matter here. Or maybe it really will improve rosters going forward since nobody will have leave to take later on which must be covered by those still working? So far, those I have met who have had this leave thrust upon them at short notice seem strangely neutral about the topic. Any thoughts?
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I understand you're pissed off about forced leave, and rightly so. But if your finances are so tight that you cannot take a 4000 dhs cut for 1 month, then what's the point of staying in the Middle East in the 1st place? Because obviously you're not making/saving enough money...
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Over 40 days VA between APR & MAY. Sucks but guess what....EK were never going to let us take that leave in any other way. It would have just sat in your leave bank till the day you resigned. Take the opportunity to get out of DXB for an extended period. I actually think many people will come to their senses during that time and realise what a toxic brainwashed existence they have been living - and finally make that decision to call it a day with EK.
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And then you complain about people complaining. It's like the circle of life.
But it IS a bit sad that you can't seem to comprehend that imposed leave isn't quite the same thing as leave that was requested.
Oh well, keep trying!
But it IS a bit sad that you can't seem to comprehend that imposed leave isn't quite the same thing as leave that was requested.
Oh well, keep trying!
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The point is that is was forced, with no offers of voluntary leave, paid or unpaid.
Cabin were given plenty of notice for voluntary leave.
Had it been offered, I guarantee there would have been plenty of takers.
And it it it is being talked about. It exploded on Facebook.
Cabin were given plenty of notice for voluntary leave.
Had it been offered, I guarantee there would have been plenty of takers.
And it it it is being talked about. It exploded on Facebook.
