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WhyIFly
Airline cultures and QOL can change very quickly, especially during/after a merger. Just because Spirit may be a good place to be today in terms of QOL doesn't mean that it will be even tolerable a year from now.
If you are looking at airlines, look at longevity. Which airlines will still be in business in 20 years. Which airlines have the best hubs/route structure. Which airlines have the infrastructure to support the continued success of the airline and any future needs. Which airline will give you the best chance of having a long and successful career.
I would rather have a solid 30 year career with constant career progression as opposed to "It's a relaxed place to fly and has good crews", but then you have to start over again and again as airlines go out of business.
That is what is important.
Have you seen the balance sheets of the legacy carriers? American looks really scary, UAL is hanging on by a thread, and Delta isn't in great shape. If not for the federal government pumping money, these companies would be bankrupt. Spirit, while not making money, still has a healthy balance sheet. Indigo has money in the bank.