At this point, I have applied to almost every major out there and have not received a single reply. I have not had the chance to upgrade at this company yet. Plus, I am neither of a certain gender, nor of a certain ethnic group - I am just a working stiff WASP. Despite this I am trying my best to go somewhere else.

I have saved enough money to get out this career if it comes down to it. But I don't think I should have to sacrifice a significant percentage of my net worth. At this point, there is no pilot shortage - if there was a shortage, Silver and GoJet wouldn't exist today. If what the management is asking for is for us to take SkyWest airlines rates in exchange for some agreement regarding the equal division of future flying among the 3 pilot groups, I personally do not see it as an intolerable deal to accept.