Good point. I flown some charters too so I know where you are coming from. If a job makes you happy than it does not matter whether you are flying for Legacy carriers or one of the regionals. Each to his own.

It is good to have a goal though as long as you realize when to toss it out and start a new one that is realistically within your reach.

I like getting balanced opinions.

Good luck to ones going to Horizon. I am not. I am sure in the end it will all work out for them.