Dude, its the pay that just doesn't sit right, first year with potentially no time in a jet making $ 52-$53k where as an experienced 2nd or 4yr FO will make $ 46K including the retention bonus. How does that make you feel when you work in a seniority based system, where pay and QOL is dictated by your hire date. You're not valuing yourself or the leverage you have if you accept this idea of stepping down in pay.