I agree we are short staffed right now and they are scrambling to cover flights. However, don't overlook the opportunity here either. If you are single and either live in base or have an easy commute then there is opportunity to make a ton of money and move up fast if/when things turn around. I talked to an FO the other day who credited 176 hours in one month and the record is just over 200 hours. You will be off reserve almost immediately if you take MKE. If you want to fly your butt off, build time and make CA money it's not a bad play. When the hiring catches up you will be riding the wave. Remember, we only have 600 pilots so that's a lot less to get out of your way to CA.