Thanks for that information ovrtake92 and minimwage4, good point. So, with that said, I guess it's really not that bad to suck it up for 2 - 3 years if you can get on to a Major or a sweet Corporate gig. I'd rather go to Lakes and be insanely poor for 3 years than go to another regional with better pay and be stuck for at least 5. I guess it's all about looking more toward where a temporarily bad situation can take one rather than focusing on how bad it currently is .... I'd definitely go to Lakes in a heartbeat if it gets me a better seat, quicker. Yes, I know I'm a horrible person for that.
Thanks again for the confirmation on where one can go after Lakes.