Originally Posted by RB211

Go get an entry level job outside of aviation if you truly want a good perspective. Mesa has been really good to me, best job I ever had really. I think most regional pilots would come crawling back to their regional job on their elbows and knees if they experienced the crap waiting for them on the outside. I say most because most pilots aren't qualified for something else.
Anyhow, mesa would hire you, at least you'd get line guarantee, and a great pilot group to fly with. If there's a regional where you could live at base, that should be your first choice.