Originally Posted by
Jurassic Jet
Now do a deep dive on work rules and retirement.

No, thanks. Not many pilots are considering companies in this segment of the industry for a full career. Go where the pay is the best and you are provided tickets to/from home. Build some valuable experience. Make some friends. And then go to your dream job when the call comes.
I wish everyone could spend some time in the CVG hub before they decide where to work. The pilots at one of these outfits seem to be miserable, like all of the time.