US Airways Says F-U To America
Posted in Dirty News, Scottsdale, The Dirty | December 9th, 2008
VERIFIED SOURCE: Nik, I am a huge fan of your site and I want to give you this information exclusively since I got the news today that I am being laid off by my employer. I work for US Airways-America West in the accounting department. They have just informed me that not only myself, but the entire department (30 people) will no longer have jobs as of January 2, 2009. I knew it was coming, but the thing that upsets me the most is that they informed us that our positions will be outsourced to India. I just wanted to get you the information because I am sure many other departments will be on the list for India.
I think that sucks… how can you have “US” (United States) in your name and decided to get rid of American employees to hire overseas. Very un-American! Obama please fix.- nik
Leroy Jenkings says:
this is what happens when businesses are faced with higher taxes.. Ireland has some of the lowest business taxes and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. on the other hand, america has some of the highest taxes on businesses and their economy is.. well…
sorry for your loss but expect a lot more of this in the next 4 years.
to Leroy Jenkings-_- says:
O boy, you know my grandmother came to America from Ireland to work in a Sweatshop. She would roll over in her grave if I or others started going back for cheap labor.
to -_-Half the Pay... Try about 1/15 says:
Ahhh.. The IRISH Labor/Workforce isn’t Cheap D-BAG… The Business Taxes are…. People make good money these days in Ireland. However what Leroy Jenkins fails to mention is that the Sales Tax in Ireland (which is called a VAT = Value Added Tax) is 21% compared to 7 or 8% in the US.
to Half the Pay... Try about 1/15Prepstar says:
or 10.25% in Chicago…
to PrepstarLeroy Jenkings says:
Businesses aren’t as worried about Sales Tax buddy, that’s a consumer problem. Taxes always get passed onto the consumer.
to Leroy JenkingsDj the real one says:
This is what happens when you have a government that supports outsourcing. Last time I checked the Bush administration lowered taxs for corprations. So get off of the cross because someone needs the wood.
to Dj the real oneAnonymous says:
That is a big fat myth. Yes, the tax rates in the US are high. But the actual tax payments are low because of all the loop holes and write-offs allowed by the IRS for businesses. And after all, it is what is paid that matters. The tax rate is not comaprable due to dissimilar tax policies.
to Anonymoustrout says:
i’m flying southwest!
to troutMedium Pimpin says:
There are two types of people in life:
Order Makers and Order Takers. Be an order maker and you won’t have to worry about your job going to India.
to Medium Pimpinjo-bob says:
so would you have been willing to KEEP your job for half the pay? that’s what US Airways can pay to get the same job done by outsourcing. Sorry, but companies are in business to make a profit and they do what they do to make sure that happens.
to jo-bobtrout says:
whats up jo-bob, you working for the man or something?
to troutwell says:
Wait till you call customer service to book a flight. It will be like going to 7-11 and ordering a slurpee. Thank you come again.
to wellLeroy Jenkings says:
or you could book online like, i’m assuming, the majority of their business does.
to Leroy JenkingsBlack Male says:
I’ve never spoken to an accountant to book a flight. WTF are you doing!?!
Your computer can also be used to book a flight, besides lurking around on The Dirty.
to Black MalePrivate Gregg says:
Suprising to know leroy and black male actually can read..much less use a computer…
to Private Greggbsr says:
That is laughable. The accounting department to India? That is a disaster waiting to happen. When are companies going to learn that you can’t outsource entire professional departments to foreign countries. Its one thing to outsource your call centers, and trust me those are bad enough, its entirely different matter for your accounting to be outsourced. Bad sign for US Airways.
to bsrLeroy Jenkings says:
Math is a universal langugage.. it’ll work just fine.
to Leroy Jenkingsbsr says:
Accounting is not about just about adding numbers. Its about information management and controlling your buisness. Putting that in the hands of people half way around the globe is just plain assinine.
to bsrLeroy Jenkings says:
I’m sure the CFO and VP’s of their accounting dept won’t be in India.. just the low guys.
to Leroy Jenkingsbsr says:
That’s the figgin point. There won’t be any oversight. I have enough problems reconciling issues outside my office. I can only imagine what it would be like dealing with issues half way around the world dealing with people that hardly speak english. Will it save them money? Maybe. Will it be more efficient? Hell no!
Cost is not the only factor in a buisness decision like this. They will get what they paid for and it won’t be any good.
to bsrLeroy Jenkings says:
Right, I’m not saying that this will be the most effecient, but it will save them A LOT of money. It will cost less than 1/2 the price to run this show in India than it would in Tempe.
US Airways is already not any good and they’ve accepted it. They are on the fringe of going under (and by most analyst opinions, are the next major that will fail). I cashed in my Frequent Flyer miles a few months ago. Hell, they charge for sodas in-flight.. this airline is crap.
to Leroy JenkingsOh yea says:
Good point about saving money by outsourcing American jobs to foreigners, but also people shouldn’t cry like little bitches when a Mexican can do twice the work for half the pay it’s the same thing.
to Oh yeaAnonymous says:
People in India speak english you ignorant fool…
to AnonymousHalf the Pay... Try about 1/15 says:
The average person in India makes under $1000.00 per year. They’re probably paying these guys $2000.00 or $3,000.00 to do your job.
Do you have an accounting degree… If you do you can easily get a job
to Half the Pay... Try about 1/15LMAO.. says:
Obama fix it? Are you f*cking kidding me.. He has the HIGHEST taxes.. so no surprise that people will start doing this or just shut down all together. We are going to be way worse then we are now JUST WATCH!!! I can bet you!
to LMAO..DIRTY ARMY #2 says:
gotta love Obama’s tax plan
to DIRTY ARMY #2lame says:
i hate when i call places and you get some indian dude named Shawn LOL my HR dept at my old job was in India and they never knew what the hell we were talking about! It was annoying trying to get them to understand you.
to lamewhodat says:
You can’t have it both ways morons. You want free market principles this is what you get. There is cheaper labor in India and that’s where they are going to go.
to whodatNik=Douche says:
I agree with the above post. Sorry dude you’re losing your job. Our current international trade policy allows companies to ship jobs overseas without penalty all for the sake of the bottom line. We fell asleep behind the wheel and allowed these unfair trade agreements over the past 8-10 years destroy jobs here. Nik, you’re a complete douche for invoking help from Obama when in fact you were the person putting up garbage about him during the election. U Hypocrite Muslim terrorist!
to Nik=DoucheDj the real one says:
Thank you finally a voice of reason speaks on this site. Bush did this thank to all the republicans who are now shouting out of their a*s’s for getting us into this mess.
to Dj the real onePrivate Gregg says:
Is the mess you are refering to the bad economy? Cause that was started by Slick willy Clinton when he wanted everyone(even the people who couldnt afford houses) to own a house.
to Private Greggoh yeah says:
Totally we were so save by George “Adolf” Bush.
to oh yeahMeMe says:
Smart people DO NOT buy houses they CANNOT afford just because the bank is too generous with its loans! The blame should be on the backs of the home owners, they are not children!
to MeMenew new says:
That sucks dude we feel your pain! That Co. will be down the drain in no time! WTF
to new newSu says:
Nik,
to SuWhat do you actually think that Obama can do. To say “obama, please fix this” makes no sense at all.
Half the Pay... Try about 1/15 says:
I can answer this… Obama can stop companies from outsourcing Jobs to places like India by raising there taxes, closing loopholes, and not bailing them out down the road. However the Airlines will just pass the money onto you so instead of paying $500.00 to travel from LA to NY you’re now paying $600.00. Now that they raised prices to $600.00 dollars 1/5 of all travelers will go somewhere else for there flight. Now with 1/5 less travelers US Airways decides to cut 1/4 of the flights and along with that 1/4 of the flight crew, mechanics, baggage handlers, ticket people, security, etc. to save money.. Now that 1/4 of the service has been eliminated and the cost is now been reduced to $580.00 per ticket people still go elsewhere because of the limited dates available. Thus the Airline again cuts there flights and labor and outsources smaller flights to local airlines. The cycle continues for a few years and then the company declares bankruptcy. And you’re out of a Job. The best part is instead of 30 less employees there are now 4030 former employees looking for a job. So you just increased the competition and you remain unemployed longer.
to Half the Pay... Try about 1/15Drool says:
You are the Mayor of Myopia! Obama fix? Are you serious? Then you come along and try to explain how Obama can fix? Even better
to Droolchitownsundevil says:
The cost savings will be held in a special reserve account in case Doug Parker gets DUI #4 at next year’s Phoenix Open. Hey- at least they aren’t asking for a bailout.
to chitownsundevil80-K Milli in Philly says:
Chitown is right, this douche has had 3 DUI convictions – maybe sheriff Joe can lock him up in tent city?
to 80-K Milli in PhillyBlack Male says:
Well, at least he’s not spending U.S. Airways money on a driver to and from those events!
Thanks for saving the company money.
You would make the same financial move if you were running the company. If you disagree, then you are a liar.
to Black Maletrout says:
Black, your a moron. Even if you own the company you would at least want the money to be counted here. Cant have AMERICA or US in your name and do that.
to troutAgree Nik!
Andrew says:
Well it’s better that one department gets laid off as opposed to an entire company going belly up.
to AndrewDouchelee says:
F US Airways. Don’t worry Mr. Parker is running that company into the toilet they are about to be absord by another airline
to DoucheleeKDIZZLL says:
WE PRODUCE NEXT TO NOTHING IN AMERICA HOW THE HELL ARE WE GOING TO BOUNCE BACK???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
to KDIZZLLRAM ROD says:
Is that the spreading of the wealth that obama was talking about?
to RAM RODEngineer at U.S.Airways-PHX says:
I think its great accounting is done. Sorry bro. I just got a 5% raise. Thanks for freeing up the extra cash for the raise. I rarely go to corporate but every time I go there, its over staffed with do nothings and waste of space.
to Engineer at U.S.Airways-PHXAnonymous says:
I just logged in for the first time today (Wednesday) and this is the most current dirty post. NIK, I MEAN OBAMA, OR WHOEVER PLEASE FIX!!!
to AnonymousOne of Doogie's pilots says:
Only job around US friggin Airways that is sure not to be outsourced is the Director of Senior Management breathalizers. This buds for you Doug!
to One of Doogie's pilotsOMG Lyk WTF says:
AHHH.
Goodbye America.
Hello India.
It sucks when you cant talk to a single American on the phones when you call your AMERICAN phone company, and now US airways.
Great.
to OMG Lyk WTFAnonymous says:
“Obama please fix” ..I am going to educate you, moron. No one man can “fix” an economy, hundreds of millions of people making billions of decisions everyday. Central Planning doesn’t work. It creates misery. This is just the beginning. These industries can’t afford the labor costs associated with the unions. Funny how three institutions: airlines, auto industry and education are so heavily dominated by unions and they are failing!!!!!! If these companies are regulated, and told what to do at every turn so they say f*ck it and leave this country…Obamas solution for the economy, have people change light bulbs at Federal buildings and build green cars that no one effing wants. Get a clue man. Time to cut corporate taxes which are the highest in the world right here in the USA….
to Anonymousno one says:
we are living in the downfall of this country and the government and large corporations are at fault. America used to be the best country in the world and its not anymore, just talk to someone from europe, south america, austrailia, asia,or even most of the middle east
to no onej says:
thank obama!
to jattention LEROY JENKINGS says:
Dude you are the biggest idiot, I am glad there is no one that knows as much as you, get your facts straight before you run your mouth, signed… those that are after you!
to attention LEROY JENKINGS