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No. Another airline that had a base in ATL when I got hired (78) and then they closed the base and opened CLT. I became a 'migrant worker' and commuted. Like everyone else, a few mergers and an increasing hassle factor convinced me it was time to retire. The recent merger and ugly pushing and shoving that has ensued has only convinced me I made the right decision. And I continue to see guys around my seniority quit and find jobs elsewhere. One took a VP Ops position with another airline. One took a job with a fractional. What makes me shake my head is these guys were top notch, high quality work-horses respected by the line guys and with a record of constant achievement. You don't lose talent like that and not suffer consequences.
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My dad is in the same boat as you (retired May 2004) and lost a significant portion of his annuity. However, he puts full blame on the Republicans.
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But at least he walked out the door with half. We didn't even get THAT and the annuity is about 45% of the deferred compensation.
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As long as I don't get furloughed.
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I hope it doesn't happen. best of luck...