It’s true bluedriver was once way more positive. He does have very valid points and southern has some as well. The answer is always in the middle. A good friend of mine who reads this (hey BT) pointed out this quote.

Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides. Margaret Thatcher


I think the advice is solid by some take the job come in expecting what it is an east coast focused airline (we aren’t opening a Midwest base anytime soon) and keep your apps updated. I still think we have a solid future here but it’s a time game with that contract and management does not seem to be in a hurry.