Originally Posted by Decomposing Screener
Or day to day even. 5000-6000 passengers come through my checkpoint on average but days when the numbers go over 8000 aren't all that uncommon. But even on busy days there are slow periods when most of the flights have already boarded and there is not many people going through. So yeah we all mull around for a little while until the next rush comes in and it picks up again. But of course people come through the checkpoint once in a day during the lull and here comes the thousands standing around comments.
Or even better is since we don't have a nearby break room a lot of us just eat our lunch at the seats behind the checkpoint and of course we always hear the comments about TSA employees not working. God forbid we should get to eat.
Let me say that I know when it is a slow time and I AM NOT talking about these times. I am specifically making comments when it is not a slow time. Just like with any other job you have worked w/ some slack butts that don't need to be there! These certain people need to be brought to someones attention just like the people that do a good job need to be brought to light.
And yes everyone does deserve a break/lunch and something to eat but that is were we are going to disagree. I do not believe this should be done in the seats behind the checkpoint as I think this gives the WRONG impression. I don't like to bring a new client around to view "our floor" and see one of my CSRs having there full lunch at there desk over the clients insurance claim forms, records etc...
I try seeing it from your opinion try seeing it from our side.