Usually I dismiss thilese anecdotes but I am experiencing it too. Our company had a meeting with all of the field techs/machinists to explain how the "no tax on overtime" really works and I'll tell you what, it's not exactly "no tax on overtime". Considering we basically run on overtime that rug pull may have been the last straw for a few of the red hats I know.
While I don't entirely agree with the sentiment of your post. I will sure add my two cents:
I travel for work and have learned the Chrysler Pacifica minivan rental cars are unbeatable machines for loading equipment and driving long distances. The seats fold right down into the floor and I can load it to the ceiling with my Pelican cases. The larger crossover SUVs are just sedans that somebody attached a bike pump to and inflated the metal between the inside and outside of the vehicle. There ain't shit for space anymore. Also the Pacifica is comfy af.
Also also, you don't have to lift your heavy shit 4 feet off the ground... Big bonus.
Idk man I travel for a living and American sure is trying their darnedest to be worse. Given a choice I'd rather be on united than aa these days. Delta can kiss both sides of my ass.
I would love to know how many of these ding dongs "just couldn't wear a mask" during covid, and now...