13 years of hard work. Instructing, flying corporate, commuter FO on the Beech then RJ, ANG training, F-16 pilot, RJ Capt, UPS. Simple. Lived in many cities that I don't care to ever again. Was it worth it? Yes, but there are no guarantees in this business. Finally, networking, and luck or chance played a big role. Just getting the call to interview is like winning the lottery and then you have to not blow it.