I've been here ~5 years topped out on pay and my box 1 W-2 was 23K. That is what a maxed out FO with a meager contribution to 401K will earn here on Reserve. I'm reserve on the E-190 with 11 days off per month. The trips and reserve usage are incredibly inefficient. I typically fly 20-30 hours a month and deadhead about 30 hours on top of that but I work nearly every reserve day.

I'm working on my MS (engineering) so I can get out of this mess. I also have a second job. I can't stress enough, go somewhere else. Competence and integrity are two traits not found in our managers.