Why would anybody go to places like Mesaba and Mesa when up until very recently just about everybody was hiring? Everybody knows those places are the worst companies in the entire United States. Why not just stay doing what you were doing a few months longer and get a job at a decent regional. Yes, that is an oxymoron, but not all regionals are created equal. Some may fly the same equipment as the other guy, but company size and stability are serious issues.