Just to set the record straight, I was a 600 hour wonder (Aviation Degree, Intern, 660TT/68ME/+ 45 level C/D sim time- that I didn't pay for BTW). I was hired into the CRJ and found that my QOL/Pay was quite sufficient. Of course those were different days.

The continual downturn is why I bailed out of the airlines in the first place. Forget flying for the majors... find a good corporate gig. Pays better, home just about every night, more days off, and better catering.