I'm not negative - I simply state the facts. It doesn't matter when I was hired. I would still have the same issues. I'm still going to be on 4 days off 2. Who cares if I have another 100 or 200 people under me? I'm still away from my family - I still have 9 years to upgrade - I still make $22k a year.

So please don't mistake my sharing the facts as negativity. I love the flying, I hate the lifestyle. I actually love the airline as well. I have no bones against Eagle. Its as simple as that. No seniority number is going to change that - whether I was hired prior to the fall of 2007 or the fall of 1987.

This is a great career for the single person. For the soon to be married, currently married or family man/woman it can be a very poor choice. If you enjoy spending time with your family, it can be a very poor choice. If you don't mind being away and you like that - then by all means go for it. If you're going to live in your domicile - then go for it. If you can stand the low pay and long hours for the first few years - go for it. There are great perks (like the travel) but everything comes with a cost. In my case I feel like I've sold my soul. That is not everybody's experience, only my viewpoint. Your mileage may vary.