In the last 21 years, lUAL pilots made "industry standard" wages for, wait for it............5 years. The rest of the time, we were 30-40% below the leaders in the industry.

A couple of thousand United pilots ended up working else where for most of the last 17 years.

Put it in the bank, and invest it while you can. Don't count on current economic conditions, and industry profitability, lasting forever.