Dea Certe
Veteran
- Aug 20, 2002
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Folks,
First let me apologize for any spelling/grammar errors. I've been up all night and am pretty tired.
As unpopular as it is in the halls of CCY, many of the front line employees and those behind the scenes are the ones who keep this airline running. They are the the real assets. I've had the opportunity to watch just how great our CSR's do their jobs under just awful circumstances.
I've also watched our flight attendants work hard, trying to overcome the lack of supplies and less than clean airplanes by using their own brought-from-home cleaning products.
In the airline biz, as in many other businesses, the employees are the true assets. While we can't be sold off for money like an aircraft or equipment, we are definitely possessing skills and talents that make this airline run.
I have to question if some of the so-called "talent" in CCY are actually assets. From what I see, a few are more liabilities. AC comes to mind. I don't find it fair, right or moral that he may bail from this place with a fat bonus and golden parachute. Given his performance, I'd say he's done a dismal job. The Christmas Meltdown was a perfect example. I don't understand why he wasn't taken out back and given a good spanking if not out-right fired.
I am becoming convinced the BOD is just another good old boys club. It's my opinion Bruce Lakefield came here to help out an old friend and pick up a bit of pocket money to help out with his retirement package. Hey, greens fees are expensive at the better courses!
This is my rant for the day. It grieves me no small amount to see our smaller out-stations turned over to newly hired cheap labor who most likely won't stay around long and just won't have the time to learn the complex rules and systems. Our senior folks in these stations know that stuff as second nature and can fix nearly any problem that presents itself in a matter of a few key strokes or a well-placed phone call.
I am hopeful this AWA/US merger will sort out the wheat from the chaff. But let's not go overboard compensating those who never fixed the problems, created a good deal of animosity in the rank and file and really didn't contribute to US in a positive way.
I'm all for letting the "little people" who did their jobs daily have a severence package. They earned it. But those who raked in six-figure salaries, along with other perks, should just be given a pat on the back (or in some cases, a boot in the backside) and shown the door. If they are all that "talented" and in demand, they won't remain unemployed for long. They have connections through the Good Old Boys Club and will land on their feet any way, deservedly or not.
Dea
First let me apologize for any spelling/grammar errors. I've been up all night and am pretty tired.
As unpopular as it is in the halls of CCY, many of the front line employees and those behind the scenes are the ones who keep this airline running. They are the the real assets. I've had the opportunity to watch just how great our CSR's do their jobs under just awful circumstances.
I've also watched our flight attendants work hard, trying to overcome the lack of supplies and less than clean airplanes by using their own brought-from-home cleaning products.
In the airline biz, as in many other businesses, the employees are the true assets. While we can't be sold off for money like an aircraft or equipment, we are definitely possessing skills and talents that make this airline run.
I have to question if some of the so-called "talent" in CCY are actually assets. From what I see, a few are more liabilities. AC comes to mind. I don't find it fair, right or moral that he may bail from this place with a fat bonus and golden parachute. Given his performance, I'd say he's done a dismal job. The Christmas Meltdown was a perfect example. I don't understand why he wasn't taken out back and given a good spanking if not out-right fired.
I am becoming convinced the BOD is just another good old boys club. It's my opinion Bruce Lakefield came here to help out an old friend and pick up a bit of pocket money to help out with his retirement package. Hey, greens fees are expensive at the better courses!
This is my rant for the day. It grieves me no small amount to see our smaller out-stations turned over to newly hired cheap labor who most likely won't stay around long and just won't have the time to learn the complex rules and systems. Our senior folks in these stations know that stuff as second nature and can fix nearly any problem that presents itself in a matter of a few key strokes or a well-placed phone call.
I am hopeful this AWA/US merger will sort out the wheat from the chaff. But let's not go overboard compensating those who never fixed the problems, created a good deal of animosity in the rank and file and really didn't contribute to US in a positive way.
I'm all for letting the "little people" who did their jobs daily have a severence package. They earned it. But those who raked in six-figure salaries, along with other perks, should just be given a pat on the back (or in some cases, a boot in the backside) and shown the door. If they are all that "talented" and in demand, they won't remain unemployed for long. They have connections through the Good Old Boys Club and will land on their feet any way, deservedly or not.
Dea
