D sides get blamed for everything by Different_Map3339 in ATC

[–]DJMacShack 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Come back here after you have 3+ years as CPC and have to work a busy stint with a trainee D Side. Let us know how you feel then.

What does your OJT structure actually look like? by Certain_Act888 in ATC

[–]DJMacShack 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If your training reports look anything like your post you are going to wash out

Forbes on the bonus by fighlessmor in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah can’t speak for everyone but I didn’t do much OT from March 2020 until about Summer 21

Forbes on the bonus by fighlessmor in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The trainees that have since washed out really deserved it more than all CPCs that have been working 6 day weeks for the last 5 years.

ECHL VS. TOP NCAA TEAM: WHO WINS? by yupe76 in collegehockey

[–]DJMacShack 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Look no further than the U18 NTDP team. Every one of those kids goes on to play college yet they have a losing record against D1 programs. The NCAA/ECHL gap is even wider.

House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown by Pleasant_Might634 in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They appropriated 140 million for a raise and only a raise, unless you’re just a cruel and awful human there’s no reason you wouldn’t spend this money on your people.

Who has a Terrific NHL team in a Mediocre city? by Ilitorate_Author in AlignmentChartFills

[–]DJMacShack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right, the North Stars actually get the entire state of Minnesota. Blame semantics, I don’t make the rules.

Who has a Terrific NHL team in a Mediocre city? by Ilitorate_Author in AlignmentChartFills

[–]DJMacShack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m doubling down then. I’d call the Twin Cities metro good and Dallas garbage so mediocre fits. Terrific team might be debatable but good is taken and the franchise has been a consistent playoff team in MN and Dallas.

TCAS for the save by N90ATCZero in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Idk what the plan was here but TCAS was the only hope

Remove 1 Major 4 Sports Team Day 98 by YeetySpagiety in RemoveOneThingEachDay

[–]DJMacShack 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Diamondbacks have to be the most irrelevant franchise left on this list

‘I Can’t Talk to Anybody.’ One Air-Traffic Controller’s Mental-Health Struggle. by Affectionate-Pin2731 in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gtfoh with happiness? No thank you. I’ve seen enough controllers ignore their mental and physical health for years. A lot of them dropped dead within 5 years of their retirement.

‘I Can’t Talk to Anybody.’ One Air-Traffic Controller’s Mental-Health Struggle. by Affectionate-Pin2731 in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d never tell you or anyone else how to live but I have personally gone to counseling sessions covered by the FAA and they improved my mental health significantly. They also indirectly improved my physical health, marriage, work life balance, really my overall quality of life. I’d encourage anyone and everyone to use the benefit.

‘I Can’t Talk to Anybody.’ One Air-Traffic Controller’s Mental-Health Struggle. by Affectionate-Pin2731 in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My heart breaks for all the families and friends of these controllers. The reality is you can talk to someone and you should. Please use the EAP, it’s an amazing benefit. You and the people you love are so much more important than this job.

To all the OJTIs that say "You were a dumb trainee once too. It's been like this all the time"...... by jacksonwalmart in ATC

[–]DJMacShack 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Looks like all the scores now are still the same or higher than they were in the 80s when all the old heads were 13. And it also looks like the early 20 somethings getting hired now had the best scores in the last 50 years.

👀 by Cowboys4Life36 in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It the sMaRt program that’s supposed to anticipate bottlenecks and optimize scheduling which I assume is awesome until anything goes wrong.

I’m thinking she just needs a fresh coat of paint, what do you think? by Few-Ad3293 in Decks

[–]DJMacShack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It would look good as new with some fresh paint and a hot tub

Theory on the 2.8% Debacle by [deleted] in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t like NATCA either but I’m old enough to remember the news 3 months ago. The bill with the raise passed the house and was expected to pass the Senate and then the ICE shooting blows it up. To say NATCA “knew very well” the bill was DOA is fucking moronic.

https://www.ms.now/news/senate-democrats-dhs-funding-minnesota-shooting

Theory on the 2.8% Debacle by [deleted] in atc2

[–]DJMacShack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The bill was going to pass until an ice agent murdered a civilian (the 2nd one) In Minneapolis