Originally Posted by ARL120384

I cringe when I see these threads: pilots, asking other pilots to assist in forecasting their future career plans and progression, solely based on a snapshot TODAY.

With that said, I fully understand - and share - your frustration. I'm an A320 CA on 10 year pay. I'm fortunate to have been raised and live in BOS, so this company was a no brainer for me, as I had no intent on moving or commuting. I told myself my next interview would be my last, and here I am. No regrets. And thats coming from a guy who has been displaced from the left seat 3 times, and had multiple awards cancelled.

I'm a firm believer in "this too, shall pass," and I am confident that we can make it out of this slump we are in and thrive on the backside, but it will not be without a little bit of confidence and trust of the ELT, which is where we are all struggling right now. I'm not delusional to our finances, but the fix wont be overnight, patience is key.

It all comes down to what you are looking for in a career? What do other companies have that JB doesn't? With few exceptions, all the majors havent been at the bottom at the same time. (9/11 events excluded, and thats where JB showed modest growth.) It's all cyclical, and one thing is almost guaranteed, and it's that at some time in the future, UA, DL, AA, et al, will all experience hardships, and perhaps another BK.

The only time you can get a true gauge on how your career has progressed and met your personal metrics, is to wait until you retire and look back. If we go teets up, and I find myself on the street, I honestly cant say I wouldn't do it any different, because at the time we came here, we had no idea on how ours, or anyones careers would pan out. I'm riding the wave nearly 50% up the list, sitting RSV, not flying, with a 25 minute drive to work. For me, having no kids, I love it. One size doesn't fit all, and I wish you the best of luck, but please don't feel like you "settled" if you choose to stay here. Guys here who chime in and say unequivocally "come to Delta," can only say that about their personal choices. For a lot of people, myself included, Delta isn't the place to be, because of my QOL requirements.

The whole "my company is better" sh*t needs to stop, it only divides us further.