Starkravinloon
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In my world it is okay for the boss to lay off whoever he/she wants. I never said younger guys are more valuable, yet many seem to draw that conclusion.
So you don't think I am making my arguments up as I go along, here's what I posted 10 days ago in response to a civil debate I was having with SwampRatt. Specifically post #102
"Early in our career we aren't as valuable to our employer because of our learning curve and their need to recoup their investment in us. We may be willing and able to work hard, but not necessarily as smart.
In our later years, we are about as knowledgeable of our job as we can be. We are likely working smarter and safer than the others, but we can't produce as much in the day. We could almost do our jobs with our eyes closed, so to speak.
The in-between years, we know our job well. Likely don't need much hand-holding. We are probably the best balance of working hard and working smart there is. High turn-over rate for this age group for a multitude of reasons.
So, every stage of the job is worth about the same for various reasons.
As to merit pay, bumps in wage for safe driving record milestones is one fairly objective measure."
With a link to the thread here: http://www.truckingboards.com/forum/fedex-freight/110947-vancouver-center-closing-11.html
Then quit working to hard to get an "angle" on keeping up.. Sounds like you're more worried about the younger folks than us old farts... I don't give them a second thought... They want to get cocky with me, I bring'em down a notch... But I don't go outta my way to make trouble either nor do I worry... They know within there hearts, if they gonna keep up, they better get to steppin'........ I've heard them say it...