I dont have the numbers from 2000, but you have seen the current numbers right?

I'm not even at one of the top 3 and at year 5 will probably equal or surpass a NJA Captain (except the large cabin) and nearly double a 10 yr NJA FO. (Where I would have been)

Better retirement, adequate medical, less work while at work, more pay. Sure the one downside, no more 10 hr layovers in Aspen.

With 15-17 days off a month, and the ability to cherry pick days off for extra curricular activities.

NJA is one of the better jobs out there, but take the blinders off man. Your obvious kool aid mentality reeks of someone who just wants everyone to believe you are so much smarter than everyone else. NJA had their 2 yr run at the top. Its over.