I’m a former mil fixed wing guy (and a gen x’r) which means I simply love the work. Never strapped in for QOL. There’s a TON of good advice here (apparently from pricks) which will get you thru. Press! I will gladly stand reserve as the most junior guy in ORD for years to come so I may have the pleasure of flying OO airplanes.

My lunges today or run yesterday sucked no less- but I love it all.