This RJ pilot won't blink. I'd rather quit than make one less penny than I make now. It took me 7 very long years as an FO before being able to hold captain. In those 7 years I never made more than just over $50,000. There are many guys junior to me that will have to wait even longer than I had to wait for an upgrade.

I'm tired of this ****. I'm giving it 2 more years (and even 10) before I call it a career and do something else. There is a finite number of years we are able to do this job. I am tired of the decade long internship. I love this job but I refuse to do it for less. It's time to move up or move out.

For you new guys coming in; don't assume to be in and out in 3 to 5 years. Assume the worst as far as how long you will be at your regional. You never know what may happen next. When voting on new contracts, vote as if you may never be able to leave, just in case you can't. Nothing has happened until it happens. Don't vote as if you already have the upgrade or the job waiting at a legacy. It's past time to demand being paid as professionals from day one.