Bus Driver, there's really not that much I can add. If you won't take the EMB then you might find yourself waiting until the middle or maybe the end of the summer before you get a class date and if the industry really goes down the tube then it very well could be longer. I'd expect over 100 EMB pilots (could be more seeing we’re short on the Bro still) to have started between now and then, that's 100 pilots or more that will be more senior to you. But if SKW is your dream job and you’re not in a hurry to get your TPIC, then what's 100 numbers or so when you can have a shorter commute. Just remember that those 100+ pilots will move over in front of you after their seat lock is up and they’ll keep bumping you either back on to reserve or into a schedule that doesn’t allow weekends or holidays off.

I’m more of the mindset of, sacrifice now for better QOL later. Some may say that you have to enjoy life, to them I say just because you’re sacrificing a little more now doesn’t mean you have to give up your life. And besides we’re only talking about a year or maybe less, that’s nothing but a drop in a bucket when you looking at the whole grand scheme of things.

Best of luck.

JJ