I've come across a lot of regional lifers. There have been things in the industry like 9/11, the age 65 rule and the economy that slowed hiring at both the regionals and the majors. Most of the guys who've i spoken to are senior (15-20 years) in and are comfortable. They just don't want to start over. There might be more certainly at the top of a regional than at the bottom of a major is the rationale. Me? I'm a year and a half in & while I do like it here, I have no plans on staying at the regional level any longer than I have to.