As one of my captains told me once; always keep your main goal in sight. I think too many people here get too shortsighted at times and get caught up in all the doomsday talk. Granted we are facing tough times but this has always been a difficult industry.

If you want to work at a major do what you think will be the best route to get you there. They will hire again. When the age 65 retirements hit coupled with a recovering economy there is going to be much more leverage for pilots on both hiring and new contracts. Just position yourself so you are ready. I cringe whenever someone resigns themselves to making a career at a regional.