For the TSO's, here's a quick question.....
Jun 20, 2008 | 11:12 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 562
I actually like my job. @:-) I do have fun during my shift, I like my co-workers, I can support myself on my salary, there is opportunity for advancement within the TSA or another agency. Wearing a uniform saves me money, I have never been an office/desk job type of person. I like being physically active during the day, my hours suck but there are some good things about working these hours. I am applying for different agencies, not because I don't like the TSA but because I am starting to think long term. I hardly ever see my non-TSA friends anymore, I have to sit out on a lot of family functions because I work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Jun 20, 2008 | 11:51 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: near The Liberty Bell
Programs: DL, WN, AA
Posts: 361
I stay for many of the same reasons as Cee. Most of my co-workers and I are good friends, both in and out of work. In fact, my best friend is a former TSO who has moved onto CBP and in 3 weeks I'll be the best man at his wedding. I work with a good group for the most part and we tend to have a lot of fun at work and not by terrorizing the passengers and other employees. I have a high seniority, so I get weekends off. Aviation is my hobby and I like working at the airport. I too am thinking long term and am looking at new positions both with TSA and outside agencies, but right now I am content with the relatively high quality of life that I have right now.
Jun 20, 2008 | 12:02 pm
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: SNA
Programs: UA Million Mile Nobody, Marriott Platinum Elite, SPG Gold
Posts: 25,228
I'm never sure why people ask this. Like most other government jobs, the front line guys don't make the stupid rules. They are just trying to support their families doing a job. They do need to answer for stepping over the line and abusing their authority, or screwing up on the line, but real change will only come from electing people who will make the tough changes.
Jun 20, 2008 | 12:09 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Rural Northwestern Virginia - IAD Home Airport
Programs: Lufthansa, AsiaMiles
Posts: 89
I'm never sure why people ask this. Like most other government jobs, the front line guys don't make the stupid rules. They are just trying to support their families doing a job. They do need to answer for stepping over the line and abusing their authority, or screwing up on the line, but real change will only come from electing people who will make the tough changes.
Inability to make the disconnect. Or otherwise, they actually think everyone, in every job, believes 100% of what their employer says/thinks/does. I'm not sure which is scarier.
Jun 20, 2008 | 2:23 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K,SPG Plat,
Posts: 1,091
I'm never sure why people ask this. Like most other government jobs, the front line guys don't make the stupid rules. They are just trying to support their families doing a job. They do need to answer for stepping over the line and abusing their authority, or screwing up on the line, but real change will only come from electing people who will make the tough changes.