I escaped the regionals in 2000. The pay was crap and treatment by management was worse. Nothing has changed since then except the costs of training have gone WAY up and 1-2 year upgrades are history. The constant threat of being fired, busting a checkride or taking pay cuts really beats you down. It is very degrading. I am totally inspired by the mentality that has swept over the current generation of regional airline pilots and prospective regional airline pilots. I have so much respect for you guys for saying enough is enough. $22,000/year to sit reserve 18 days/month, far from your home and endure blatant disrespect from your employer? Nope. The gig is up.