Originally Posted by
dera
Wow. So no-one should start this career in 5 years time? Because in 9 years when they might be competitive for a major, "the hiring will be done" and there's no point to go.
Get real.
In nine years this industry likely will not look like it does now. A new hire today, heck, the new hires in the last three years, have no guarantee they will actually flow.
Sacrificing pay and QOL for a smoke and mirrors flow that MAY be there in six to nine years is not worth it.