Originally Posted by PittsDriver

Well, found a Part 135 charter gig and going to take it since it is local, better pay than the regionals and no commuting. Also in the process of getting back into the guard or reserves. Even though financially I could afford to go to the regionals, I decided not to sell my profession short by taking those wages. I figured my experience would equate to a 10 year regional captain/check airman, and doubt those guys would want to go hang out again and be a year one FO anywhere either. Nothing against the regionals, I just don't want to start back at square one after having the experience that I have. Hopefully more experienced pilots will pass on the regionals and they will realize the pay is the issue and fix it, but that is not going to happen.