J.C. guys, cut the kid some slack! Every one of us was in his position at one time or another. If flying for United is his passion let him follow it. I've been here 14 years and yes, it has certainly had it sucky times (like the last 10 yrs!). But like this fellow, I too was an airline kid. It's kinda in your blood. Dad was a Braniff pilot off and on for over 20 years. I say off and on because he was laid off 4 separate times. Hell I bet this kid understands how crap works better than some of you. So you know what? Save the negative crap for your current "co-workers". Good luck kid.