Tony wasn't forced to upgrade, there is no rule that says you have to upgrade at SKW. Not sure if you also meant SKW but I thought I'd throw that out there. We do have lifer FO's here. I know of one who has a family and a business so upgrading would mean a commute and it just isn't in his best interests. Tony upgraded from CRJ FO to EMB Captain which isn't easy at all. I sure as hell wouldn't try it.