Why don’t we Ram them through training. Save some $,$$$. Let the newer LCA’s, and unseasoned CA’s save our butts by just train them on the on the line how to operate 121 IFR and how to properly shoot approaches on the line, and how to not royally jack up radio calls in IFR, professional, 121 environment!

OP... Don’t come here without IFR currency, comfort, and proficiency at both flying, handling radio calls, (general multi-tasking,thought processes/decision making) in that environment. You will thank the Aviation God(s) one day for this post and will have a prosperous career.

Edited: Taking short cuts into 121 when not ready for what is ahead is unwise, it could slap or bite you hard during training and beyond.