Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
I agree.
But I'll also observe that nearly 100% of the "QOL" widebody FOs at sUAL were previously a narrowbody CA at UAL, either prior to 9/11 or on the guppy till the bitter end, and have already checked the CAPTAIN box on their resume. They've seen both sides and are now bidding their seniority (i.e. doing whatever they want).
I think 100% is a far stretch. When we were hired, read lacking experience, we all wanted was that so called coveted Capt seat. Then as we matured listening to those we flew with, we learned that four stripes is nothing but a seniority number which doesn't guarantee respect. We learned that being a United pilot doesn't define us but QOL and creating a life outside of United is what is important. That is why many choose widebody F/O over Capt and why our widebody flying in general is so desirable.