Originally Posted by shackone

Then I'll wave the BS flag right back at you.

Self-serving and selfish in what respect? And how is staying in a flying job any different than staying in any other job?

Since you are promoting your background, what is it? If you think it is relevant, let's see what you have.

What sacrifice of others? Whom are you referring to?

What makes you think flying is not a 'real job'? Are you unaware that seniority is what many look forward to in order to bid a schedule that is '9 to 5'?

Subsistence wage? Are wages low when starting out? Yes. That is the case in most professions, particularly blue collar professions...and make no bones about it. An airline career is a blue collar job for most.

'SkyHigh did the right thing'? Yes, he did. And now he can live with the consequences. His basic premise is that his former life was not contributing to the bottom line. Perhaps his bottom line is unusually large, but had he stayed at Horizon, he would now be in a position that many in the regionals would envy.

As for 'playing with the toys'...that is an exceedingly immature point of view for a supposed professional to take. If that is how you see aviation, then I suggest you follow SH's lead and look for fulfillment elsewhere.