QOL, QOL, schedules, schedules; pay should be a factor, but if schedules (which equates to quality of life) don't change, then a slight money bump won't matter. AND, for all of those who are wondering when the next class is; how quick to upgrade if I come here; etc......read this thread! Geeeeeeez, the schedules suck, the pay sucks, and the equipment.....well, like I said; learn how to read junior, and don't ask how to get hired. We are wanting a strike! 98% of us are fed up. Why ask about hiring and fast upgrades? Support the effort, and apply (after) the strike.