I was there until Jan of last year. From the soon to be furloughed friend I had lunch with today it sounds like it's gotten even worse. Especially if the MEC is buying billboard space across from the airport.

Trust me, it wasn't an easy decision especially after getting my notice last year that I was out of a job. After a lot of soul-searching, and a lot of discussion with friends at both TSA and CHQ I made the jump. I don't feel it's been a lateral at all. No different than going from your scum-bag 135 gig to a reputable operator who flies the same equipment for the same mission.