Should I be happy or not?
 

Because of the amount of 700 FO's upgrading to CA at ASA, there has been a shortage of 700 FO's. So in turn, low seniority 200 FO's and new hires are being junior manned to the 700. I was one of the fortunate low seniority 200 FO's who will have to change over.

I was looking at 3 months of reserve on the 200, but now 6 months at the absolute least on the 700. But its a nicer airplane all around and Ill go to more exotic places...so im a little torn:confused:

Do you live in domicile?...And since you've been junior manned, if you don't like it..can't you just go back when the need isn't there?

No you should not, reserve sucks.

Yea I literally live like 5 minutes away from Hartsfield.

"It could always be worse"

That's what keeps me level headed on a daily basis. Probably not the best way to look at things but it's true. And at least you don't have to commute.

Take the line, you'll make a lot more money and when you can hold a line on the CR7, then move over. Don't get SJS, take the money and spend it during your time off or invest it.

You'll be much happier.

I dont get it, if they are so "short handed", then why the long sit on reserve?

Whats JSJ?

Sorry, typo, I meant SJS (Shiny Jet Syndrome).

Basically when a pilot gets fixated on a shiny jet and looks past all common sense (pay, QOL, upgrade, goes to a crappy airline, etc) just to fly it.

Its a nicer airplane than the 200 but not that much nicer. I would rather prefer the shorter reserve than a nicer airplane.