In 2006, Southwest received 284,827 resumes and hired 3,363 new Employees. Our People Department looks through thousands of resumes to find the perfect fit. Back in the spring of 2001, Krislyn Barr was doing just that when she came across the resume of Michael Holt. According to Kris, Michael's resume had the right kind of sheetmetal experience needed for an open position in our Dallas Maintenance Base. She called Michael for a phone interview and "liked what he had to say." Following the successful phone interview, Kris scheduled Michael for a one-on-one interview with the Maintenance Interviewing Team. The one-on-one was a success, and Kris had the great joy of offering Michael a position with Southwest Airlines. Michael, like most New Hires with Southwest Airlines, wanted to kiss Kris for the career opportunity, but he didn't...yet!
Over the next year, Michael and Kris continued with a friendship, saying hello in the hallways, making quick stops at each other's workplaces and such. Kris always thought Michael was one of those "great guys." Kris later found that she was the topic of a water cooler conversation with Michael and a group of Coworkers. The waiting game began. We all know that during the early stages of a relationship, days are like weeks, weeks like months. So after two weeks...Kris took matters into her hands.
Kris made a "planned" trip to Michael's work area at his scheduled break time. So as the break time started to end, Michael finally asked Kris out on a date, and Kris accepted. According to Kris, they've been together ever since. They were married in the summer of 2003, and this past summer they introduced two new Holts...twin girls.
Kris and Michael are a part of the 1,100 married couples at Southwest Airlines. In other words, 2,200 Southwest Employees have spouses who also work for the Company.
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Cute story. The twins are adorable!
Love is in the air... Maybe i should get a job there so i can finally get married... I am out in the ocean, does someone out there want to be my valentine? No offense to my mom but she has been my valentine for 24 years now...
francisco
Francisco,
I thought sailors never had trouble finding a girl?
Blog Boy
As a man who has also married a former coworker, that story resonates beautifully with me. In fact, it was "water cooler talk" that finally brought us together, too.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Blog Boy I:
We Didn't/Don't, Petty Officer Blog Boy is just being polite in a public forum. hahaha
Fransisco - I will be your Valentine, but I am probably your mom's age!
Hope you have a good one! and thanks for serving.
Happy Valentine's Day to all!
I was so thrilled to see the LUV story on Kris & Michael. I worked with Kris in the People Department & always thoughts what a GREAT person she is! I am certain that Michael is as well! As I was a past recipient of the Heroes of the Heart, 2004, it is a day of celebration & LUV for all of us that have the great opportunity & privilege to work at Southwest Airlines. I wouldn't be anywhere else! I LUV Southwest & Southwest has always provided great LUV to me!
Happy Valentine's Day to each & everyone of you!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I am a Flight Attendant based in Phoenix. 21 years ago, I met my future husband while on an overnight in Albuquerque. He started working for us in August of 1986, and we married in September of 1986. He is now an Operations Supervisor in Phoenix . This is truly the "Love" Airline. There are so many of us in Phoenix that have "fished in the company pool". We will celebrate our 21st year of marriage this year and credit Southwest Airlines for bringing us together. Keep flying Southwest because we, as a family, definitely need the job security!!!!!
Oh Brian how times have changed.. I think there is something in the air because after 24 years I am still single. No luck. I would think that being a sailor has its advantages but i was wrong. Well there is always next Valentines day. My hope is to fall in love on board a flight back home. My next try will be March 15 when i fly home... WISH ME LUCK :)
Petty officer blog boy...
Francisco
Francisco,
I should introduce you to Leah...she's a great young lady and you two would probably hit it off. You both LUV Southwest Airlines!
Kim
P. S. I know what you mean about being stuck with the same Valentine for a long time; I've had mine for almost 29 years. Plus, having a wife sure makes it harder to find cute young Valentines! LOL :-)
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