On the flip side, if you are a CA, you might hate being an FO again, and flying with two to three other pilots, you might find yourself operating the coffee pot more than taking off and landing. I left a regional and got a pay increase at K4. I have a much higher QOL now, but my own personal satisfaction has taken a small hit. I really loved being a CA, I miss that. With that said, I am happier at K4, and now have financial freedom. Can't speak for Atlas, but it's always advantageous to get your foot in the door before a new contract is signed, and I would expect their new contract to be better than ours at K4.