I do not leave that out. Everyone must make decisions for themselves. My goal was to reach Alaska Airlines. At the time it was a very successful strategy. And it almost worked for me too. 9-11 was the curve ball that changed everything. Had I stayed at Horizon Air I would have been stuck there and by the time my chance came up, just like most of my friends who stuck it out I would have been to old to care anymore.

Besides that. National Airlines was a big deal at the time. It could have been my big break.

Everyone likes to play armchair quarterback. Just wait till it is your turn, or maybe you will stick it out in fear of taking a chance till it is too late.

Skyhigh