the other thing about the OP that was bothering me and I got to talk about it today on the treadmill with a friend who works for Southwest. If this guy was moved from ramp to being an agent, it would only be FAIR that he loses his seniority, since he is moving to another work group who may have another contract and work rules. Would it be fair to the employees who have been agents to have this guy be moved up with his seniority from another work group (possible different union and contract) and suddenly be senior to them and then in a layoff they get laid off and he gets to stay?
Personally if that happened and I was the one laid off cause he came with his seniority I would be seeking a lawsuit against the company and him.
Personally I think its time he takes responsibility for himself, lose weight and get into shape. If he doesn't think he can do it, he should check out the Biggest Loser website there are plenty of people on there in worse physical shape then he is in who have done it and have been successful. Heck may he can get on the show and they can not only help him but save his life by making him healthier.
It just takes determination and will power.
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