Originally Posted by rickair7777

You're in the dues paying phase. Historically that has not really been very conducive to income or lifestyle. I think some folks got fooled during the booms times. I lived through about the same thing in 2001-2002. I made a point of enjoying GA while I could, but my wife had a job and no kids at that point.It picked up pretty quickly after that.

Regional hiring typically recovers first, although this time there's some risk that the solid scope we now have at the majors could limit RJ flying for a while.

I've said this before, the industry clearly rewards those who stick it out in the bad times, it's boom or bust but once you're a little ways up the ladder at a decent major it's pretty comfy and relatively secure... even with reduced hours it's still relatively cush by most standards.