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Originally Posted by The Juice (Post 355645)

This was not intended to be an attack against you. I think my issue is with people who make it their life mission to tell others what is best for their life. I work at Colgan and it works for me because of individual needs and goals. And then you get these people on the forums say how stupid you are and how brilliant they are for going to X regional rather than Y regional. I know that was not you attempt but everyone should do what is best for him.

I decided the quick upgrade and load up on PIC so when the majors start hiring again I will be ready and competitive. Some want a great contract and higher pay and is willing to wait up to seven years for an upgrade.

These forums just make me crazy with the "your airline sucks, mine is better," and the "dont chase quick upgrade" posts. Again, nothing personal against you, just frustration.

No worries. It's interesting to see all the different roads people take and the subsecuent outcomes. I'm glad things are working out for you at Colgan, as I'm glad for the guys at great lakes. I suppose at the end of the day is what you make of it, and how lucky one gets....a bit like "right place at the right time", a lot of us here got into this industry on the upswing of things, but the cycle of the downturn finally caught on to most us...so we'll see what happens in the next few years...

For me this was the right choice based on my needs, for some of you guys, it looks like a different path was the best option based on your needs...all the same best of luck to us all.