It seems like the logic is now throw money at years 1-3 and ignore anyone who isn't in that demographic. They may be able to attract candidates with more than 3000 hours but they aren't going to be able to do anything to retain those of us who are here, and are being shown in real time that there is no longevity here. A year 1 SIC is going to get a 50k raise while anyone in a Gulfstream is going to get 4k raise. Why stay when the company isn't going to invest in you past year 3? I'm sure there are plenty who will take the next few years to build a good nest egg then head to the major of our choice.