kirkpatrick said:
----------- Even though the boat eventually sank, it wasn't for lack of trying on our part.
Think of how different it could have been at AA. Most of us realize the company really was (and is) in serious trouble and that the concessions were needed. If they had just exhibited a bit of common sense and understanding, they could have had their monetary relief and kept the respect of their employees. But no, they had to play hard@$$ to the bitter end and now the remaining employees are quietly expressing their opinions in a way that will hurt, and there's nothing the company can do about it.
It's so sad, and it didn't have to be.
A bit off thread, but in response to what you said. . .
It breaks my heart to see the worker pay the price for corporate raiders. I saw it at United, (my brother is a pilot there) Saw it at TWA, my cousin is there. . .Ahhh, was there. . .I watched Carty leave with an income of 98K a year for the rest of his life. At United their CEO left with a gold parachute, and my brother lost EVERY penny of his retirment. (And US Air lost theirs) And when you watch the news, you see Enrons and so many others.
Before I worked for AA, I did some factory work, (a short time) but noticed how many employees looked at that job with pride. It was like some people get over their favorite football teams, you know, wear the team colors, etc. Families worked at the same shop, friends worked together and then spent family time with each other on weekends.
To watch people come in and raid the company (rob the till) and get off scott free, leaving behind unemployed, no retirement, wrecked lives, just grates me. There are a lot that will say, a company is about making a profit, but reading about the steel mills, it seems one company figured it out. They all share in the good times, and also in the lean times. And they have been successful.
I am going to finish my college degree while furloughed. I may never get a recall, and the job may not be worth going to back to if I do. I would never want to be so limited that there is no where else to go, if one door closes. I have never been a "my job is my life" type of person. My jobs have always been a means to an end, raise my kids, pay bills, and do the things in life I love, travel, photography, diving, beach-combing, rum and coke with a key-lime twist. . .
Without a job there is only the beach-combing! Maybe I can sell coconuts on the side of the road. . . .
Ok, Ok, don't kick the box, I'm getting off. Just wanted to say I am sorry you lost TWA, and for anyone that lost a favorite job, or place to work.
Anyone want to buy a coconut?
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