Let me just say that I think you're wrong and short-sighted. What are you making now as an RJ driver? Captain I assume? Do tell. If you want the good schedules why not just bid to the right seat and be senior? Oh yeah, you don't need to answer that. I get it. But at today's mainline pay rates, you can't argue that going to mainline would be a financial step backwards. You can't. So don't even say it. I didn't even mention the retirement contributions that most mainline jobs afford. What's the measly 401k match from your carrier?

I do agree that those who come on this forum comparing the size of their watches tend to nauseate me but I do think they are doing it with that intention. Pay them no mind and carry on. Do whats best for you and yours but don't say that taking a job at mainline would be a financial setback.