I know it seems ridiculous to pay $30-50 each week to get to work, but the guys I have known that do it say that is chump change compared to the lifestyle they can afford on FO pay in some of these places. (Yes you read that right, FIRST OFFICER 'PAY' at a REGIONAL).

I could see it getting a little spendy when you start throwing some ZEDs or ID90s in your back pocket for a rainy day, but that sounds like it would really be a once in a while backup plan.