I've been at my current regional for 2 years, hold 17 days off a month, and I am making decent money. I am way ahead of the average salary for my age group (20's) and always have a 3 day weekend. I look at my friends working 50-60 hours a week for about the same and I don't regret my choice. I'm on the road 4 days a week at the most, and its a one flight commute, so there's nooo stress. It's what you make it. If you are considering a regional I would strongly suggest doing some research on the company and QOL. I would steer clear of the Trans States, Go Jets, Mesa, and Pinnacle, but thats just my personal opinion. Those companies do not provide good work rules for their pilots such as duty day, compensation, days off, etc. Good Luck