There's a lot of wisdom in the recent posts. Civ guys should take note that if ex-mil guys are having to wait a while before getting hired, the legacies aren't gonna be calling purely civilian guys in big numbers for a while.

Also, don't hold out for your #1. Like someone else mentioned, there's a lot of things that could happen like you don't even get an interview with your #1. Meanwhile, you'll be losing seniority everyday at your #2, #3, etc. For the guys at a regional, ask yourself this-would I rather retire at my current regional or at my #4?