Exactly, how can TSA expect to to remain competitive?

They got away with low pay and awful work rules for a long time, as Pilots were just lucky to have jobs...it's backfiring on them with the Industry as it is today.

They even started paying for lodging during training ::gasp:: (Not enough, but it's a start)

Oh, and I agree about the strategic moves...nobody is going to give you grief about leaving Mesa for another carrier shortly out of training...remember, you have to do whats best for you. A good employer knows if they can hold onto you or not when they Interview you, and they give you incentive to stay. Just be sure to not jump around too much in this industry.