I think what a lot of these young guys or newcomers don't realize is that they are missing out on the journey to the 1000 hrs it takes to get a regional job. I only had to instruct for 200 hrs and fell into several single pilot opportunities that helped build my total time. I met a ton of great people, flew to some great and not so great places, and learned a lot about flying and decision making. Flying for the airlines can be a great job, but once you get there you're going to be broke for a lot of years and won't be able to rent that Cessna anymore or get the $100 hamburger. I enjoy airline flying because it beats sitting at a desk all day. BUT, it isn't glamorous or exciting most days. It's a marathon, not a sprint to get to a major. Enjoy the journey along the way, you'll be glad you did in the end.