I had a Crashpad mate say “you’re lucky you didn’t sit sideways for 4 years”.

Well for one, there isn’t anyplace to sit sideways here. So luck doesn’t have anything to do with it.

I asked if he’d like to trade my 9 years aa a regional FO before finally getting to upgrade due to age 65 and the economy.

Apparrntly he wouldn’t.

everyone paid their dues in some way.