my friend (as my boy mccain would say) i could care less about bashing YOUR job. just like i could care less about bashing the guy driving the truck on the interstate or the guy that picks up my recycables every wednesday morning. i was just completely taken back by what i thought was a good work environment at mesaba. the work rules you talk about with 14 hour days and 1.5 pay for extra flying are pretty standard at any airline so i wouldnt consider that a big bonus. obviously you like where you are so good for you. its obvious with how defensive you got the minute someone said, "there is no way i would work for that". i wish you plenty of success. once again.... thanks for the advice on what i should do with my spare time.