It saddens me to hear this, because I wish we were a more desirable place to be. I wish we, as the pilot group, were able to get more accomplished in negotiations and have this be the go-to regional.

However, that's not the case. The truth is that the pilots are frustrated, are paid less than our peers, and have some of the worst work rules in the industry; the flight attendants are on food stamps and don't get the respect they deserve; the training department is frustrated (and a total **** show still); and the administrative personnel are frustrated and leaving the company.

Sorry we haven't done better, but you are wise to to look elsewhere. Good luck wherever you go.