Haha! Too true.

Drop the voice an octave on the PA and have the stones to face the passengers in the galley when you tell them their vacation is ruined and you've got the basics. Been there done that.

We are all professionals in our own right to have made it to this point. I agree that if Delta hired you then you have what it takes. If not then the system should work itself out. I just can't make sense of the refusal to hire qualified Captains at airlines with your same aircraft and never will. Delta is a great company regardless and I wish you all the best. Apologies for the rant.