Didn't mean to let this thread go.
I think I'm going to sit at where I am right now for a little longer. Even though I have the minimums met, and soon to have the new ATP minimums met, I would like to relish the job I have now a little more. I enjoy coming home to my family every night and being able to have a schedule that I create. I'm studying for my ATP written and will get that done when I feel ready.
Even though I got the interview notice from XJT, I've decided to not get the first class medical so that I don't advance through their interviewing process. If I can't get hired this time next year with 6-800 more hours and an atp written done, then what does that say about the place I'm applying to?
Also, I would like to put away a little more cash for what is to come the first year. I'm really thinking life wouldn't be that bad if I could live at my base.