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I don't know if reserve at SkyWest is any better or worse than the other regionals but I do know it is absolutely miserable.
So bad that I know many leave SkyWest and get out of aviation completely.
I'm just trying to let prospective applicants know that you will not be treated with any type of courtesy or professionalism, and if you willing to sacrifice your self dignity you might make it through without contemplating suicide.
Some handle it better than others, but it truly is God awful. If you can find any other way to get your time, give it serious consideration.
Told ya!
Just when you think it can't get worse, they break out the TDY ugly stick. Enjoy every moment that it isn't sucking, because when it does, and it will, you need every bright moment to keep you from quitting. The reason it sucks is the wild extremes.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/54...eorge.html.csp
He spent a long time on reserve.
I talked to his sim partner the day it happened.