I've looked at the numbers and it's still a wash, even w/some recent pay increases at the majors, the lack of increase in the pilot retention bonus is not helping the numbers.

Sliceback--I'll certainly get a reserve retirement, no brainer there.

Overall, I'm one of those guys that's on the fence enough that if the AF raised the bonus and made it make a bit more financial sense, I'd probably rough it out. But I had a coming-to-Jesus the other day as I was looking through my 69 worthless emails about DTS orders, Leave, MICT, WIT and all the other crap I deal with, not remotely associated with tactics and my craft, that it's time to go. I love what I do, the bros and jet are awesome, but the queep, lack of fun and leadership issues are driving dudes out left and right and it's easy to see why.

You gents on here chat about your rough debriefs down the jetway leaving the A/C..."so you down for an IPA, or Stout tonight". I know the grass isn't always greener, and my magical pilot hands might not be seen at a major for a while, but it certainly appears shades greener on here. I know I'm no special snowflake, but I also know I'd rather be on this side of the hiring over 5 yrs from now.

PS-I don't know how you guys quote multiple posts, pure-genius.