Interesting stuff. Compass posted a job opening for pilots 6 days ago on another site, but they have taken down the application on their website. I think I got my stuff in within hours of it being taken down (on the 10th)... Also, per the Compass website...

"Compass will be hiring 360 pilots between April 2007 and December 2008. The first 110 between April and December of 2007.

All 110 pilot hired this year should be a Captain in less than a year!"

I know all of this was posted before the merger talks, thats why I ask what the current new-hires are looking at as far as upgrading. For me, that is the most important factor when deciding to leave a 135 jet pic job. More important than the equipment, bases, and such. I eat a lot of food, I mean I REALLY enjoy food, and I dont think I can live the culinary life I have been accustomed to living off of food stamps for too long!
Anyways, all joking aside, I do appreciate any input on this, trying to make a decision, either staying in corporate for a few more years until the majors start hiring or jumping to a regional with a reasonable upgrade. Thanks again.