True, so maybe a jump to a large PAX carrier (or LCC, mostly domestic anyway) isn’t that bad of an idea. Not like any new hire or 1-4 year starter is headed overseas anyway for the most part it seems. Granted, a slowdown in Cargo/PAX is always inevitable in some form of Pandemic, Economic, Carrier War-fare, AircraftMAX, Trade War, Recession/Depression, Merger or simply out maneuvered by another large box or body carrier.
*Heavy Cargo newbie/AMCI, Boom your in the hot zone wherever that might be on OE right out of the Gate most of the time. (Virus Outbreak)
This current event might take a few weeks, months or more to clean up like most things hopefully. Hiring and significant growth may/will boom once again (Purple, etc.) Looking back at your career when it’s all said and done will be the only true testament of what you deem as a success for whatever priorities you establish now. Priorities change, Tail Flashes Change and Management, etc. change - It’s unfortunately impressive if someone is able to maintain momentum and the same ID badge happily throughout this profession. Wish all the Best!