unless you are going to go-jets or mesa this site is supportive. The regional world is second tier to most majors- which is where most of us are heading and wanting to end up. Hop over on the majors forum and see what they complain about. The regional world -overall- has low pay, long hours, schedulers spawned from satan himself, and low experienced pilots that can bring on added stress for everyone. I can say that I absolutely LOVE my job. I fly for pinnacle- commonly called "pinchanickel" or a multitude of other things. Do I have stuff to complain about- sure! but overall I enjoy the people, dont fear going to work, and enjoy flying the CRJ. With that said, I am eager and hopeful that contract negotiations make this place a top-tier regional! My QOL is only going to improve as time goes on (got my first LINE next month- no more RESERVE!!!) and I can have more days off where I live (happen to live in mem). Do I plan on staying here any longer than needed to get that 1000PIC and a job at a major or good corporate gig? HELL NO, but I will enjoy my time here while it lasts. I encourage people to go into this profession, but jumping in head first is never the way to do something. Talk to guys at Air wisky, skywest, expressjet, horizon, the list continues... many enjoy the job. Pay isnt everything to some, ask a colgan pilot- to be home almost every night and not have to have a TRUE commute can be worth soo much. I figured it up when I was looking at regionals- sure I could go somewhere and make a few more dollars an hour, but after paying for a crashpad/airport car and the time it would take me to commute there was no question that it would take ALOT more money to make it worthwhile. Each pilot has their own opinion. At least I will fall in the 10% of your survey of people who enjoy the job.