Hey Longlanding

The most important thing right now is to find a flying job you can tolerate until you get picked up by the major of your choice. Also, nobody on this thread can predict what will happen to ExpressJet. I have been in this industry for 15+ years, and the only wisdom I can pass on is that this industry, especially the FFD sector, does not seem to follow logic. You will not know if you have made the right choice until several years later. Commuting, especially on reserve, is awful in the FFD industry. Pick a place where you can live in base and try to save money on cost of living. The next few months will probably give a hint of the future of XJT. Just relax and realize that the general direction of the pilot profession is probably on the upswing for the next 15 years (but I only state that with 70% certainty).