With all the talk about hiring DECs and short upgrades in the regional world, I think a discussion on "readiness" to upgrade is worthwhile.

Can anyone please share their experiences on short upgrade or direct entry captain (good and bad).

I have over 2k 121, but have been out of the game for almost 10 years. So, information particular to that realm would be preferable.

As an aside, all due respect to the long term FOs slogging away out there, this isn't meant to draw any hard feelings. I know all too well the long FO hardships that essentially squeezed me out years ago.

Thanks!