Don't listen to all these negative responses. Pilots by nature are whiners and habitual complainers. They could make $1,000,000 a year and they'd still find something to b--ch about.

Here's the facts:

Massive retirements are coming. Movement at all levels will be swift.

Regionals are facing a staffing crisis. You could have your pick with any regional. If you meet the minimums and have a pulse, you'll get hired. Eventually, a lot of flying will get shifted back to the legacies due to regional staffing issues.

Pay at legacies are back to pre 9-11 levels. After 2 year's at a legacy, you will make six figures.

Basically, when you are done with college, you can go to your pick of whatever turd regional you want, spend a year putting up with crap (think of it as an internship), then move on to a legacy carrier and start your real career. If you enjoy making six figures, working 14-15 days a month, and having great benefits such as healthcare and free travel, then this will be a great career and a great time to get in.