As someone in my early 30's sitting near the bottom of this new list. I agree that looking at an 18 year upgrade isn't exactly how I visioned my career would go. However when I step back and realize that the biggest factor in getting to where I want to be in 30 years, isn't when I upgrade but rather how soon can I get a nest egg and the power of compound interest working for me. With that said the best thing for my future, is a job where as an FO I can start to make decent money while still relatively young. As I compare career paths with other of my regional friends who have moved on, it is likely they'll beat me to the left seat, but I like my odds of having a nest egg that will bring more to me in the long term than the harm of a delayed upgrade for a few years. Just the perspective of someone looking up at this new list.