It sure does seem that the cultural tide has changed significantly over the last 10 years, at least as seen from a frequent jumpseater.

I admittedly got tired of, "Why don't you work here?" and "When are you submitting your stuff?"............

As it happens, and this may seem completely implausible, but I'm actually happy at my current non-SWA company. Hope they stay happy and I stay happy.

Nice response, DC8.