Some won't leave out of some misplaced sense of self-righteousness. They will flush their careers in the proverbial toilet just to say, "I make a 1.50 an hour more than XYZ regional" They act as if XJT is somewhere they can make a career, and the smart folks who do leave are "scum" who are messing up their regional airline career at XJT.

Meanwhile, the seniority boat is sailing at United and other carriers, full of guys with PIC time.