Support and Encouragement for Employees Thread

[InternationalShannon]

We are being blasted by so much negativity right now, and gas prices and everything, that honestly, I find myself coming onto this site less and less because I'm just overwhelmed with negativity and discouragement.

Is it possible to have a thread where we are encouraging and positive? Is there anything for the employees to look forward to anymore?

I'm slowly and slowly no longer caring. I'm asking this from the non-bitter employees - I've heard enough from the jaded ones....and enough from those who don't work here....where is the light at the end of the tunnel? If anyone sees it, point me that way. I think I'm about done.

 

[jimcfs]

We are being blasted by so much negativity right now, and gas prices and everything, that honestly, I find myself coming onto this site less and less because I'm just overwhelmed with negativity and discouragement.

Is it possible to have a thread where we are encouraging and positive? Is there anything for the employees to look forward to anymore?

I'm slowly and slowly no longer caring. I'm asking this from the non-bitter employees - I've heard enough from the jaded ones....and enough from those who don't work here....where is the light at the end of the tunnel? If anyone sees it, point me that way. I think I'm about done.

It all starts at the top. If the folks in the SandCastle gave a damn about someone EXCEPT for themselves, then folks like you would too. Sad, but it's true.

 

[InternationalShannon]

It all starts at the top. If the folks in the SandCastle gave a damn, they folks like you would too. Sad, but it's true.

I always gave a damn. :angry:

 

[luvthe9]

We are being blasted by so much negativity right now,

NOW, you must be new it's been bad for the last 10 years here, and I agree if it 's to get any better it stars at the top!!!!!!

 

[galley princess]

This is hard, but here goes.

We all look a lot more chic in our new threads. People are holding their heads up a bit higher and I actually liked that "we're in this together" email that the f/as got about working "with the agents, not against them". Our agent the other day went out of her way to be nice to the crew and see that we had everything we needed, in return we hustled for boarding.

Customers are more aware that rotten decisions are not the employees, but coming from elsewhere, and US employees are getting better at not taking customer disappointment personally.

If US gets through this, business as usual has changed, and perhaps there will be some innovations and simplifications.

Non revving might become a bit easier, and PERX might have some good deals for awhile, since people are staying close to home because of gas and higher prices, so if you want that big vacation, you may want to take it soon.

That's about all I've got Shannon.

 

[Iheartflying]

Thanks a lot for this post Shannon. What some of these people don't realize that yes there are some of us that still go to work and still try to do the best we can with the little tools we're given to work with. Does it suck? Yes! But I try to make my pax as happy as I can within my power.
I come on this board and all I see/hear is how much US sucks. I want to know what do they expect me as lowly FA to do? I can't bully management into undoing their bonehead decisions. All I can do is write Ask Inflight and tell them that XYZ doesn't work. Piling sh*t on the good people that are the front line employees isn't helping. Our hands are tied. Just rest assured that if you are ever on any flight that I'm working on you will receive top notch service with a smile. It's my job and even though it sucks most days I still show up and I do the best I can.

So to all the bashers lighten up please and focus your rage on the people that really deserve it. Stop wishing that our airline goes belly up. This is not only our livelihood your talking about some of us actually love US Airways.

 

[SS255]

I've decided to utilize my remaining US flights to try to boost the morale of the frontliners. It's the least I can do. Consider it my "farewell tour," if you will.

 

[freedom]

We are being blasted by so much negativity right now, and gas prices and everything, that honestly, I find myself coming onto this site less and less because I'm just overwhelmed with negativity and discouragement.

Is it possible to have a thread where we are encouraging and positive? Is there anything for the employees to look forward to anymore?

I'm slowly and slowly no longer caring. I'm asking this from the non-bitter employees - I've heard enough from the jaded ones....and enough from those who don't work here....where is the light at the end of the tunnel? If anyone sees it, point me that way. I think I'm about done.

having a job is now going to be the light at the end of the tunnel , if your working , be thankfull ... the unemployment rate is slated to keep going up as the months and years pass ... it's good to have a job .

 

[DrBeth]

I will be making my farewell tour as well during July and August. I will be handing out the rest of my Above and Beyonds to recognize all of you that I encounter during the next two months.

I am so sorry that US will not be my carrier of choice like it has been the last 11 years. I have been a Dividend Miles member since 1989. What an interesting 19 years it has been.

My best to everyone!

 

[aredeeyou22]

I'm very sad it's come to this. I have long supported US Airways because of the front line folks. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your service

I can not sit idly by and watch good people struggle, sweat and strain while Doug, Scott and the gang continue to collect the big bucks. It brought me great sadness to type the recommendation that customers leave US Airways. None you should suffer like this because of the actions of an incompetent, uncaring Sr Management.

Go with God my friends. Probably still fly US for a little longer. I have to figure out where to go. I'm sure that great people work for other airlines and I guess I'll find out soon enough.

How dramatic! I love it!

While I have my bones with the leadership of this place at times, I see no problem with charging for everything. You get nothing free at restaurants, movies, bus stations, museums, taxis. Oh, and you rarely get anything free at.... gas stations! Do buses, taxis, and gas stations have extensive loyalty programs where they provide you with free rides/gas after so many purchases/ fillups? It's rare... Some public places, you actually do pay to pee! Shock! Adapt to change, folks....

Go with god? Have you considered the stage? You'll be paying the same fees at the other airlines shortly, if you are not already.... you can run, but those dang fees will find you!

As JT says, "Cry Me a Riva......:

 

[freedom]

To our long time passengers , I’d like to thank you for flying us , and it’s my hope that after this oil crisis has passed you’ll give us another try in a year or two . In the mean time us airways remains committed to increasing it’s service levels and becoming the number one in the industry …

Thank you for choosing US …..

 

[aredeeyou22]

To our long time passengers , I’d like to thank you for flying us , and it’s my hope that after this oil crisis has passed you’ll give us another try in a year or two . In the mean time us airways remains committed to increasing it’s service levels and becoming the number one in the industry …

Thank you for choosing US …..

Service levels? I will continue to offer the same great service whilst charging for things that I did when everything was free, and gas prices were a mere percentage of what they are now. Onboard service levels provided by cabin crew won't change....

Still enjoy my job, and still plan on providing the service our pax have come to enjoy and expect. Unfortunately, you'll have to pay. Why would they want to try another airline, to save $2 on a coke? I can't imagine that with the fuel prices affecting every American today, people would not understand the idea of a la carte pricing in an industry that is currently unable to charge fares to cover operating expenses. I know it makes perfect sense to me!

 

[whlinder]

Why would they want to try another airline, to save $2 on a coke? I can't imagine that with the fuel prices affecting every American today, people would not understand the idea of a la carte pricing in an industry that is currently unable to charge fares to cover operating expenses. I know it makes perfect sense to me!

The problem is that Southwest does not do a la carte pricing (unless you check 3 bags), nor do they plan to do so anytime soon (based on their advertising). And who is US Airways' biggest competitor at 2 of their 3 hubs and the largest domestic airline?

I certainly hope that the economic conditions of the industry improve for all the employees sakes.

 

[aredeeyou22]

The problem is that Southwest does not do a la carte pricing (unless you check 3 bags), nor do they plan to do so anytime soon (based on their advertising). And who is US Airways' biggest competitor at 2 of their 3 hubs and the largest domestic airline?

I certainly hope that the economic conditions of the industry improve for all the employees sakes.

True. Unfortunately, WN does not have to "nickel and dime" when they are paying half as much as US is for their fuel.

I hope the economics of the industry improve as well. I'd hate to see people lose their livelihood....

 

[Furloughd4now]

WAIT A MINUTE HERE FOLKS!!! HAVE WE FORGOTTEN THE TITLE OF THIS THREAD??? Let me Remind you ......

Support and Encouragement for Employees Thread If you want to rant, go to the other threads... there's plenty to choose from

This is the nice, let's try to feel better about this or the "Prozac, Valium, Alcohol, Life etc -type" (or whatever relaxation method) support group.

There, I feel better now .... We ... the employees here at U know what it's been like and what we need to do to get through this ... no matter WHAT the outcome. We have always stuck together. We ARE family (yea, let's sing to the bouncing ball folks )

Management bites, the kettles and the FFs do too .... But we ARE in this together and we will work very hard to help out and work through this quagmire. You can take your business elsewhere, but you always come back to US don't you!

Shannon ... did you get your drink on yet? Come back, we miss you!!