Originally Posted by Mjm8710

Don't listen to everyone with all the "don't do lateral move bs"..it's your career, do what will make YOU happy and makes the most sense. Plus, going to a major isn't a guarantee for anyone so make sure you're at some place you're comfortable "just in case" or can at least see yourself awhile. Look how it's worked with a lot of guys you fly with, they still haven't received calls and have been at the company for decades.

Most people don't realize unless they've been to Xjt, you are at the bottom of the seniority list for a long time, considering how long upgrade is. You haven't even invested much time there yet so it might be worth the jump for better QOL..trust me I understand. Hell after 2-2.5 years there I was still on reserve in ORD and was looking at 8 year upgrade (I know it's down a little now), constant doom and gloom every day I went to work while we bled airplanes and 120 FOs a month...everyone seemed miserable when I would show up at work. Best decision I've ever made making the switch. Job is much more enjoyable now and feels "stable". Not bashing Xjt because I did enjoy certain aspects but I understand where you're coming from.