Regardless of the route someone took, they’re going to argue that their decision was the correct one. As seen already here multiple times.

Th each their own. 141 school, 61 with college, no college. Honestly I don’t think there is a bad move to make in this market. The 141s will have their advantage with all the carriers fighting hand over fist with their cadet programs. College guys will still have the box checked and a good fall back if things go sideways, no college guys won’t have the student loan debt to overcome and maybe be able to focus more financial resources to other means of filling out a resume.

I think being a 141 guy has worked out for me. I did it that way for personal reasons, not because I was entrapped in the ideals that going that route makes me better than anyone else.