JDFlyer --
Excellent posts. I agree with most of what you say. Surely there are many who find their Company a great place to work, and enjoy most every trip. To each their own.
I've been around the block in this business and found my SWA interview, their people, and HQ to be a breath of fresh air. SWA isn't for everyone but for many it is a great place to call "home" -- I truly look forward to finishing my career flying red bellied aircraft.
Happily treading water; biding my time until the call.
TPM