whats upgrade times at trans states, its decent isnt it? theres definitly a lot to consider. quality of life, are you willing to commute or relocate, do you have a family, etc.
the answer is different for everyone. im single and immature and all i want to do is chase flight attendants and get in with a major airline before im 30. if you have a wifey and kids maybe you dont want that lifestyle who knows. any decisions regarding major life changes are never easy. if you think i dont know what im talking about, i am choosing to make $19 an hour and working 20 days a month in order to get my hours, over making much much much more than that and working about 10 days a month flying military (but only getting about 20 hours a month). so theres always advantages and disadvantages for each, but im sure the corporate guys will tell you how awesome their life is ....