Originally Posted by gatorbuc99

THIS^^^

For all those saying the quick upgrade has or will soon dry up at PSA, so why go there...THAT is 1 of a few very good reasons. The SAP is a tremendous QOL tool that you can't put a price on. Even though going forward we're not going to reap the benefits of CCP to the degree that some guys did last summer from my understanding, it's still around from time to time, and SAP is a more important contractual item. CCP not being as prevalent is actually a good thing, it means we're properly staffed, and trip trading can be had more easily.

Is PSA's turd any shiner than any other regional? Absolutely not. It's not all blinding sunshine and unicorns, it's not utopia over here, there's PLENTY of super screwed up things to complain about. But is it a place that's growing, where you'll realize movement up the seniority list and improvements in QOL quicker than any other regional right now? I'd argue yes. It's not that it's a special place, don't let anyone tell you that; but the thing is...it just happens to be this dog's day in the sun. Most other regionals, especially the big ones, are stagnant or shrinking. This place is growing and should be growing for awhile longer. Just because an 18 month upgrade isn't around the corner doesn't mean it still isn't a place at which you'll realize career progression quickly.

For guys new to 121, you'll see that most people don't want to, are unprepared for, are not experienced enough, to upgrade within 15-18 months anyway. A lot of new 121 guys here are bypassing, and wisely so. You'll want to see a couple of cycles of each season and its operational pitfalls, you'll wanna see diversions, emergencies, etc from the right seat first; most people are level headed enough to realize that a super duper quick upgrade isn't the end-all, be-all.

I understand why Envoy guys are angry, I really do...but the segment of the industry we're in is, has historically been, and IMO will continue to be, about the lowest cost operator. It is what it is. Nothing we can do individually is going to change that. For most, the goal is to get to the majors. I'd advise you striking wherever the iron is hottest while also enjoying some contract perks not seen at any other regional AFAIK.