mastermechanic,
It's not that anyone has a problem with you airing your viewpoint. But you seem unable to do it without calling people moron or using other insulting remarks. Does hurling insults at people make up for your inability to articulate your position in an adult fashion? Would that be considered a verbal p---s complex? Your attitude embodies the very disease that UA needs to get rid of once and for all. If you don't think change is coming with Tilton, than you obviously haven't heard him speak yet. But then again, with your attitude, hopefully you'll be one of the first ones shown the door. Instead of insulting people, why don't you air a compelling, intelligent argument for a change. Are you even able to do that? I respect the job you do highly. I find the job of an aircraft mechanic absolutely fascinating, as well as vital to a safe, reliable airline like United. My brother-in-law is a mechanic at AA's TUL overhaul facility and I've tagged along with him a few times just to watch what goes on. But what sickens me is the attitude of entitlement and blame assignment that people like you preach consistently. At some point, you gotta let go of the past and start looking to the future. It is supposed to be Semper Fi, after all, right?
God freakin' help me if I ever cross your path? Oh please, you need to seriously grow up. Were you ever a postal employee? You can't even articulate a single thought that doesn't contain insults, derogatory remarks or threats. You're an embarassment to your profession and United Airlines.
kcabpilot,
Should I stop crying a river for you now? You chose your career path and I chose mine. So forgive me if I decide not to attend your pity party for you having to work oustide in the rain. How about the card games in the break room? That part of the job, too? Or the girl watching up in the terminal when you're on the clock. That also part of the job?
As for working nights, weekends and holidays, I did that for 11 1/2 years at TWA, even when I was a management employee in their SOC. You think you're the only one who has ever had to work midnights, weekends and holidays? You live by the seniority, you die by the seniority, right? Keep in mind that you CHOSE your profession. In other words, you knew what you were getting into when you took the job. Why should we have sympathy for your plight? I don't.
As for my volume of posts, most of those folks who've been around this board and the old PlaneBusiness board, know that I have a love of the commercial airline industry. I enjoy talking about different issues. I like learning new things from folks who have the knowledge. And I also enjoy airing my viewpoint on matters that I have knowledge or opinions of. I do post while I'm at work. But I can assure you it doesn't interfere with me getting my job done, but I appreciate your concern.