Originally Posted by
comrcap
After almost 30yrs of this it's about paycheck and schedule. After a couple months the wow factor turns to boredom.
This. I know you won't believe it, but shiny jet syndrome is going to wear off fast. After a year tops, it is just a job. Never let the type of plane you are going to fly at a regional play into the decision process.
In the end, whether it is a beat up old dash 8, or a shiny new mini 737, they are all just airplanes and the autopilot does most of the dancing whilst you pass the hours in the cockpit with boredom.
Personally, my favorite flying was on a turboprop: more challenging, less automation, less long legs....etc...
Go after the important stuff: living in base, best contract, best future, fast upgrade.