You have to realize, the majority of the newbies in this industry has never had what you had in your heyday. We NEVER had pensions. We NEVER got $300/hr to fly one leg a day and have 7 flight attendants (under 30 and hot mind you) follow us around like the master aviators we are. We NEVER flew a flight where it was mandatory to wear a suit and get get meals served on fine china. I could go on, but I won't. Bottom line, I LOVE MY JOB..Ooops, almost said career. I used to wanna do my time and then go to a major like the majority of my regional peers but to be honest, I don't mind staying where I'm at, topping out in the low 100's, OK trips and great QOL. The majors?? You can have it. Now, overseas is a whole different ballgame.

PS: I am married and have a mortgage BOTH of which I budgeted for on my measly salary. No ex wife (flight attendant) and child support (pilot error) also helps the situation [/quote]

Good luck holding onto that my friend. The aviation industry is a vicious cycle. There will come a time when your mgmt will push you aside because your salary of "low 100k" in the year of 2022 will still be too high and they can find some naive wannabe pilot who will do your job for $70,000. Ohhh, and you wanna go overseas??? You might have that opportunity when you get repalced by the "new" regionals that will take your job. It just won't happen flying your beloved E170 or E190 or E whatever comes along next.