New Guys:

1. Get a Type (Do well!)
2. Finish OE (Do well!)
3. Update Resume
4. Look Elsewhere [you might get $$ for the type, you will not be losing much seniority]

1-2 Years -- Start with Step 4

Longer -- now that's tough. 9E took a lot of pain to get to the current situation (a little better than it used to be)

Don't believe rumors.

Good Luck.