skydvrvalco 0 #1 January 5, 2012 Any suggestions on how to deal with greedy people working with you on the dz? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #2 January 5, 2012 ...can you be a little more specific or provide a little more background?Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #3 January 5, 2012 Refuse to give in to their greedy demands. Simple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #4 January 5, 2012 If you marinade them in vinaigrette and olive oil overnight, then slow-cook them at a low heat for several hours in a covered pot with plenty of moisture, the meat is remarkably tender. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydvrvalco 0 #5 January 5, 2012 Im a tandem instructor at a small dz. just myself and 1 other instructor. Recently my son has started working with us as video editer and packer. mon thru fri is usually pretty slow. The other instructor wants to jump in and take away my kids pack jobs when he doesn't have jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #6 January 5, 2012 Most DZs have protocols for this sort of thing. Sometimes they are less formal. Go to the DZO and ask him to establish a protocol."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #7 January 5, 2012 >The other instructor wants to jump in and take away my kids pack jobs when he >doesn't have jumps. Sounds pretty reasonable. Generally the more senior person gets his choice of assignments. How about an agreement where the instructor does 2/3 of the packjobs and your son does 1/3 when it's not busy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 January 5, 2012 QuoteMost DZs have protocols for this sort of thing. Sometimes they are less formal. Go to the DZO and ask him to establish a protocol. absolutely - when does the other instructor write a post mentioning that his DZ is slow and the other instructor's kid is now taking away his livelihood by stealing his potential income. I think the real solution here is for both the instructors to help the DZO find ways to increase the business so everyone profits. The kid packs for the instructors, the instructors keep flying all day so they make Tandem/AFF money instead of packing money, the DZO gets more biz, the pilot flies more, etc etc etc. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #9 January 5, 2012 Sounds to me like you are bringing your kid in to eat from your colleague's rice bowl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #10 January 5, 2012 Quote The other instructor wants to jump in and take away my kids pack jobs when he doesn't have jumps. Sounds like he has his own bills to pay.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydvrvalco 0 #11 January 5, 2012 Thanx for your replies. perspective duely altered Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 January 6, 2012 Seriously, the two of you should get with the DZO and see if there is any way to get more business. If you succeed, then you'll both be thrilled to have a packer and there is still nothing wrong with the kid making money packing - it's the DZO that decides, not you or the other contractor ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydvrvalco 0 #13 January 6, 2012 Thanx Bill. The dzo has decided that when the kid is called in to pack,he gets the packs. Typically we are very busy and my son is a genuine asset to the dz. All efforts are being made in as much as we can do to increase volume. This is just a tough time of year for us. I made this post because I was enraged by the lack of respect this scenario presents. Was seeking solace in the opinions of others. I've looked at it from both sides now. I've cleansed the anger from my soul..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 January 6, 2012 QuoteThe dzo has decided that when the kid is called in to pack,he gets the packs. ..... that's a good solution - he gets the work on days he is specifically asked to work. he just doesn't show up and expect to take precedence over the senior contractors nicely handled by the DZO ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
