Originally Posted by
Chrisw
When you got into this profession long ago was it, "I really want to have a long-term career in a field that is respected and profitable, while utilizing my aviation skills. Stability, pay, and quality of life are important to me, my fellow aviation professionals, and my family! I also plan on working collectively to ensure that this industry remains as stable and profitable as possible for the common good."
Fixed.
Also, even for low-timers... there are good options out there. Chasing an upgrade is a tactical blunder in my opinion. There isn't a single airline in the United States that couldn't completely dissolve in 3 years, which is shorter than the upgrade time at most regionals. This career is luck and timing, and the only way to ensure the best possible outcome at any given time is to pick the best option for the present... not for 2-3-4 years down the road.
I'm not trying to start a "my regional is better than your regional" catastrophe, but I was hired with less than 1000/100... and second-year FO pay at my present employer is more than third-year 1900 Captain pay at Silver. As long as we continue to work for peanuts, they will continue to pay peanuts...