I was told by PDT (or maybe envoy..can't remember..) that leaving after starting systems would count as a 121 failure on your record. I was hired in May and left in August while I had the chance. Its been night and day better since...but that's only because of my specific situation (no kids, no restrictions on where to live, young etc etc). Piedmont has a great pilot group so I hope those that do stay and stick it out fight for what they deserve. I know a particular captain JG who is running for CA Rep in PHL, and I really think its time for that pilot group to get involved in some sort of union reform and get some real people with the right idea at the table.