left seat time does not equal fast movement to a major....obviously this character didnt read what idiot pilot said above, majors are pulling CAs AND FOs. So clearly left seat time is not so much of a requirement these days. While yes it is still important and looks better for you to have the CA time, clearly from our attrition that is appearing to be a fallacy. Also the pay is better in the left seat ....reserve is not too bad if you live in base (i was home 19 of 31 days in january but now starting to get busy now that the summer is here). the company is hiring and in order to upgrade and get movement you have to replace an FO thats being upgraded. People that say "don't come here" are only making their time in the right seat or reserve in the left seat that much longer because the company can't upgrade without hiring. Take a look at our contract and see EVERYTHING not just the shiny jet and upgrade. Cancellation pay (100% of credit) and deadhead pay (100% of credit) is important, especially with t-storm season in TX and winter time in canada and the northeast. this company is being ran like an actual business now and its refreshing to see some investment go into the company (EFBs, ATP CTP). And we outperform our parent company it doesn't matter what regional airplane you fly because a regional is a regional if you chase the shiny jet, you're only hurting the entire profession because you'll fly the 175 at mesa for 21 dollars an hour vs. our 50 seater for 23 dollars an hour. its your choice to shop around in this day-in-age because every airline is hiring. do your research and make an educated decision. Good luck