"When I look at the boy-wonders who were hired at 2x at FedEx or a legacy, I see a guy who ended up with great seniority and income. Some get bigger homes, or go on better vacations, or have nicer GA airplanes. But I often wonder "Do they KNOW what they are like when the chips are down?"
Lots of guys hired at 2x got their civilian time, then joined the reserves/ANG, then got hired at a major. It's considered by many to be the best avenue to choose.