So because taco/excargo chose to go into a military branch, then had to face the crappy QOL that they knew would come with these choices, their problems are worse than everyone else’s

One time I did 95mph on the freeway and got a ticket, this too must count as paying my dues for a regional upgrade!

You argue that it’s wrong to patronize someone about paying their dues because “pilots in the past had it worse”, and yet imply that Hawk’s argument is invalid because “we had it worse in the military”. Seems a little funny.

The army was a choice, perhaps not a wise one if you wanted a career in 121. A few months ago I was in your spot just as sour that I needed to fly 1500 cpz for the upgrade and I got equally roasted here for it. Perhaps just continue flying and doing your best, upgrading in 1.5 years isn’t so bad. Lately every post from you two is something about how the military makes you different. Perhaps spend some time reading about the “tool of the day”, usually military service is the common demoninator