Originally Posted by
freezingflyboy
There have been more than a couple FOs here at ExpressJet that have gotten on with CAL before ever upgrading on the RJ. Just get a couple hundred hours of turbine 121 time, show you can pass a training program and ride daddy's coat tails right into a 737 cockpit at CAL. Disgusting but not unheard of.
Why is it disgusting. Don't hate somebody because they took advantage of the resources they have available. Life isn't fair. Some people are born into opportunity or wealth, others have to earn it. Once you realize that, you'll learn to fend for yourself and make your own opportunities happen.
If you can honestly say that you wouldn't have done the same thing if the opportunity presented itself, then you can call it disgusting. Otherwise you're hypocritical.
As slice said, there are some potential downsides to a fast track career. Will it mean that this person (or others like him) won't succeed? Not necessarily, but don't hate them for succeeding as a result of networking, luck, or some other factor. Personally, I find it impressive.