Do it! Always good to see new faces. I'd think if they can hand out OT in the mornings they could probably accommodate more transfers. Most of the people that transfer to PHX from field stations like the change of pace...
And the heat stroke... does anyone recall the guy that transferred into PHX last summer and gorked about after a week on the ramp? Quiet guy... Richard-something... By the way, My Dear Mister Roabilly, how might you enjoy your tamales when you make the X-fer to Fry Town? Also Mexican or sweet rice?
However, I post not to taunt, but rather to prevail upon some to think differently from expectations, as in the case of my newly admiring, Mr. Tally Yo. Tossing down both baggage stained gauntlets looking for response after being highly critical of my admonishments to better oneself through either an education or job skills, were you?
First, let's set the record straight contrary to your assertions... I am not advocating for everyone to get a degree in Business Adminstration. In fact, quite the opposite, as business graduates are not the hot majors compared to degrees in Nursing, Education, and science related fields. There is a reason as to why H-1B visas are still being issued mostly to those with a strong math and science background, because there are not enough US residents who can fulfill the need. Furthermore, I would never advocate college for everyone, but rather also consider an alternative in obtaining particular job skills in demand... mashing bags few would consider to be a meaningful job skill. Being able to pee clean urine for a drug screening or failing to have a criminal history to preclude a ramp agent job would not be a good example of our "skills" given prior to the mergue America West would move hundreds of employees through the PHX ramp every year prior to the bad economy and sizable pay raise.
Secondly, unless you are a few years away from retirement, you are never too old by continuing to improve your education and skill set. I believe I read somewhere once, that on average, someone will change careers approximately 7 times in their adult working years. That means, even at 50 years of age, there is still a good chance of another career change before retirement. Will you coast the next 15 years into retirement with a menial, low-paying job requiring minimal skills or will you finish-up strong into retirement saving a handsome sum to live comfortably? Your IAM coveted pension won't do you much good at 50 as 15 years will be a long time to be unemployed. I fully understand that change is hard, especially as one ages and learning new ways and new thinking would be particularly difficult. However, we need to embrace the idea of needing to learn and improve yourself, or become a victim to those who are willing to put the time into bettering themselves.
And finally, something we agree upon... like you, I enjoy my anonymity, thus I shall eschew in providing any particular details to my prior work experiences, education, or skill set.
So Offers Jester.
