Most FOs at decent regionals past few years are qualified to be hired as street captains at GIA. Which means if you go there, you're chasing upgrade unless you were a capt at colgan hope it works out for you! Get your PIC and get out! In many ways, that's a smart decision, but for most of us, it's not a viable option.

I was talking to guys that are applying for their first 121 gig. Not sure what the pay rates are or the QOL but it can't be good. Had a smoke with GIA FO on a turn few months ago and he was ready to bail to another regional. I'm not too fond of my regional but it hasnt gotten to a point where I would start over elsewhere. I have nothing against any pilots, its the management that I frown upon. Best of luck.