How many Cadillacs a month did the Braniff guys buy after their bankruptcy? As mentioned earlier, hourly rates aren't everything. When the TA is presented I'll decide if my QOL will diminish or not and if its worth the 80K more or so difference I'll be making. I don't live beyond my means like most and am very comfortable with my current income.

I love how pilots turn this into a d*%k measuring contest. Most outsiders have no idea that we have zero protections from an imminent merger or buyout! Most do not know we have almost zero protection if a medical is lost! Heck, most don't even know we fly Airbus's and have 5 days off(to the max extent) between pairings!