If our postal worker comes on board and then finds himself CA of an MRJ in 2-3 years making the $70k, or moving on to a major and making more, how does that average out against the $50k he would have stayed making? Flying for a living is a gutsy move, as taking to the sky in any capacity has always been, it you want safety and security, contemplate life before V1. Also, remember which generation was responsible for deregulation, the biggest detractor of the airline biz in the history of ever. For those of the new generation with the drive, capacity, and perseverance... there will be better than USPS pay. Who ever planned to stay an FO for 5+ years at a regional???