OH NO!
We're not starting another Silver thread.
There is a WELL established thread with ALL of the answers.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/re...r-airways.html

Yes - it will take some reading and sifting. Of course there will be an education among those posts from pilots in your position a few years ago who were so optimistic when hired, only to turn so bitter right before your eyes. Should be a sobering realization.