Hey if that's what you need to say to yourself to cope with the situation I understand. But let's not delude ourselves into thinking there is some kind of silver lining at a company that's gone without a new contract for 8 years. The most likely conclusion is there will be shrinking and downgrades at Republic because they can't get FO's to staff the flying, like what's happening at Endeavor today, all in the midst of the "great hiring boom".

Let's face it, there are CFI's out there today who haven't been hired yet at an airline like PSA or TSA who will still be your Captain at mainline in the future.[/QUOTE]


So what? Is that a bad thing? It worked out well for them then. I'm not the type to get jealous. For me personally I wouldn't have felt comfortable upgrading in a year from CFI to 121 airline. I don't think I would have been safe. But if some can handle it all the more power to them. Good for them if that happens. For me personally 3 years is a perfect timeline for upgrade. It's like watching jealous school girls on here that are all worried about what every one else is doing.. My advice is grow a brain and make decisions for yourself don't let anyone steer you in any direction.