Emirates Rapid Backpedal
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: middle east
Millerscourt
The use of the term mutiny was figuratively only. As we all know, there will be no industrial action of any kind here. I was just trying to emphasise the depth of feeling that sort of action may cause.
As someone else said, there are a lot of guys here who feel that the much vaunted EK "package" is not going to set them up for retirement in the manner they had hoped when they came here. So they are just biding their time and waiting for a better opportunity (read more cash or a job closer to home).
Every kick in the teeth the company throws their way just serves to make it that little bit easier to leave, should the opportunity present itself.
It certainly appears that the first signs, for many years, of upward pressure on salaries are starting to appear. Let's all hope that it starts to spread around the industry.
Cop U Later
The Rev
The use of the term mutiny was figuratively only. As we all know, there will be no industrial action of any kind here. I was just trying to emphasise the depth of feeling that sort of action may cause.
As someone else said, there are a lot of guys here who feel that the much vaunted EK "package" is not going to set them up for retirement in the manner they had hoped when they came here. So they are just biding their time and waiting for a better opportunity (read more cash or a job closer to home).
Every kick in the teeth the company throws their way just serves to make it that little bit easier to leave, should the opportunity present itself.
It certainly appears that the first signs, for many years, of upward pressure on salaries are starting to appear. Let's all hope that it starts to spread around the industry.
Cop U Later
The Rev
Grandpa Aerotart
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: SWP
The main benificiaries of basings would be the Taxation Departments in Australia and the UK, as the CX guys found to their dismay.
From what I hear from CX mates the Oz bases emptied rather quickly. A freighter mate had to sell a house to pay the taxman.
Can't see that carrot getting too many nibbles.
Chuck.
From what I hear from CX mates the Oz bases emptied rather quickly. A freighter mate had to sell a house to pay the taxman.
Can't see that carrot getting too many nibbles.
Chuck.
Joined: Aug 2000
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Chimbu Chuckles has hit one big nail on the head. I can only speak for myself, but EK would have to drag me by the hair to my home town to take up a basing. The thought of losing 40 percent of my pay in tax makes me reach for the Bar Fridge.
Another problem the airline has, is that they can't really up the offer greatly for DEC's. They would then be forced to match it in some way or form for all of us already here.
Another problem the airline has, is that they can't really up the offer greatly for DEC's. They would then be forced to match it in some way or form for all of us already here.
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: wonderland
So can anyone say with any measure of certainty where the DEC program is as of now ? Totally ditched ? Brought a few in ? What is the official company line anyone ?
Just like to keep the pressure up here. After all, the CX guys agreed to a deal to end the hiring ban (among other things). I'd like to retreat to my never-never land where this sort of thing wouldn't be contemplated again...
Just like to keep the pressure up here. After all, the CX guys agreed to a deal to end the hiring ban (among other things). I'd like to retreat to my never-never land where this sort of thing wouldn't be contemplated again...
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Fantasy Island
As others have said Dubai is getting more and more expensive whilst EK's Salary has remained the same for years!!
You make your bed with the Government's "official" inflation figures of 0%.
The reality as we all know, is totally different.
