One year in is different than five years or ten years in. Timing is everything but unfortunately we can only measure timing by looking backwards.

As for WN, change is in the wind. I don’t see us flying 73’s forever. The MAX is the last run AFAIK.

Today’s status is just a snapshot in time. You have to measure out the differences in what you are willing to accept today.

When I did my type at the UAL schoolhouse in 2015, the instructors all but begged my to apply. My life situation at the time wasn’t compatible. I could have been left seat in something there now too—but you can’t live on what could have been.

The greener grass is always more inviting when the hiring starts slowing.