How did I make it sound easy? I said planning to stay at a regional if you're under 55 is likely a very poor investment. The best stuff is rarely easy to get no matter what industry you're in. If you get stuck there due to flying record, personal record, or personality issues... that sucks and that's part of the reason why it's more enjoyable to fly at a major. Other than that, I'd be clawing and clammering to get out of said regional.