Original Message

My comment doesn't prove anything. It only represents my opinion which you are free to take or leave. It was actually an 11% raise. That additional 3% was already there as an annual step increase accounted for in our last pay plan. It IS a bit of a mild kick in the balls that new hires qualify for a 15K sign-on while the senior guys rate 5K, but it is what it is. I AM happy for my coworkers who will be staying. While I think the company could do better than a 40K bonus you have to wait for three years to collect, like I said... it is SOMETHING. Last of all, try not to take my opinion so personally. It wasn't meant as a personal insult to YOU. I just happen to think that a larger increase to pay is better for pilots than a series of bonuses.