Originally Posted by
block30
Yes, this. By trying to "stick it to the regionals" all you find is that you are behind (practcally) everyone else who went to the regionals ASAP- including the children of mainline pilots. Can someone be choosy about a particular company? Sure! But if you are implying any pilot just starts their first, second or even third job, post commercial check ride making fair wages, I have not seen this.
I may be "behind" those that went to the regionals but I'm out of debt and have a decent amount of money in an IRA. If neither a regional pilot or me make it to the majors I'd say I'm pretty far ahead. The biggest problem with the regionals is how everyone views it as a stepping stone. Its a job. You work hard, study hard, and are a highly trained professional. You deserve to be compensated as such.