Originally Posted by
Bravix
Except multiple regionals that pay far better have a comparable upgrade time...some less (if only temporary). At this point, a new guy probably isn't going to have the hours to upgrade before the minimum upgrade time at most places. Upgrade time could go to 1 day and it wouldn't help me much, without previous 121.
But recruiters won't tell you that and fool some of these guys into thinking they can upgrade in 8 months. It's hilarious.
I agree with what a previous poster above said. I think certain regionals will give you a better QOL than others. Maybe you desire pay more than someone else, maybe you don't want to live on the east coast.
It was pretty easy for me to decide to come here. Sure, I'd like a $10,000 check (who wouldn't) but I'm also happy I can live where I want. 2 years to upgrade is a-ok with me. I'm planning on skiing on all my days off and enjoying myself.
Everyone has a different story and different desires. The quicker people learn that and stop arguing or just listening to someone online, the better off you'll be. Figure out your desires and then outweigh your options. Stop letting the internet people do it. It's not like Skywest pays Mesa pay so lets not get carried away. Also no I don't expect them to give out sign on bonuses $10k+ like some of these other regionals. Common sense would tell you why.