Well one of my first instructors many moons ago who had a ton of hours, did the CFI route, wasn't babysat, and would be considered by some high time captains as the type they would love to fly with is now pushing up daisies because he deviated from the prescribed LOC approach minimums in low vis conditions and took 13 people with him. I have the upmost respect for ALL pilots and I will surely be humble as a baby F/O but if you think the MPD'ers are handed it all, think again. Sure some skate by but most don't.