Originally Posted by FlexNinja

Growth would benefit everyone. The company lost momentum and that has caused the growth to stagnate. If 25-30 new FO's were starting each week, the upgrades would pick up and likewise the flow number, as each new captain comes online (even at the current meager number). Increased track to the left seat, which is what pretty much everyone is looking at, means increased pay and also faster growth of each individual resume, resulting in faster departure to wherever your heart desires.