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part of the problem is the structural problems caused by high turnover are themselves causing high turnover. people can't take vacation, people need to work 6 d
by bobthepanda 2y ago
part of the problem is the structural problems caused by high turnover are themselves causing high turnover. people can't take vacation, people need to work 6 days 12 hours a week.
there is also the issue of location. where applicants are and where controllers are needed is often two distinct circles and once you throw relocation into remote areas into the mix it becomes really unattractive.
- stevage 2y agoAnd not allowing people to take anxiety meds is nuts. Some of those meds seem perfect for this job, putting you in a very mellow, but focused state.
- themaninthedark 2y agoI find the moderation here frustrating at times when people will down vote but not explain why. There may be a very go reason to not allow anxiety medication, I don't know enough about it myself.
- Aurornis 2y ago> There may be a very go reason to not allow anxiety medication, I don't know enough about it myself. You’re getting downvoted because your comment is dangerously misinformed. Air traffic controllers aren’t allowed to take those anxiety medications (benzos, etc) because they impair your performance and judgment, even if you feel fine while taking them. Don’t confuse the way a drug makes you feel with the objective impairment of a drug.
- themaninthedark 2y agoThe comment I replied to is not one that I wrote. I appreciate you providing reasoning. I think the best way to deal with misinformation is good information and up/down votes are sometimes a good signal, sometimes it is an agree or disagree button.
- newsclues 2y agoOr smoke cannabis after a hard stressful day at work
- Aurornis 2y ago> Some of those meds seem perfect for this job, putting you in a very mellow, but focused state. Many drugs, especially some anxiety medications, produce false feelings of sobriety. I can’t believe I have to write this, but: Feeling mellow and focused from drugs does not mean you’re okay to perform well at mentally demanding or safety-critical tasks like driving or directing air traffic.