That stereotype is funny and we definitely see it on social media, but not one of my RJ FOs has had a fancy watch or toys. With one exception in mind, all of my FOs live modestly and travel on the cheap if they go anywhere at all. I guess if you repeat a stereotype enough it becomes true.

I didn’t mean that those guys are the norm, but most people don’t save like they should. I realize that the single mother working 3 jobs just to keep the lights on and food on the table has zero cushion, but most people do. Most regional FO’s don’t have very much money, but they do make enough to be putting away 20% of what they do make. Another key to financial stability is not having kids until you can afford them. Those things are expensive, especially now that two are in college. 18 years of savings in a 529 plan goes quick.

Agree with you 100% on the kids part. Makes me sad to see someone slowly killing themselves eating PB+J’s out of a cooler for an entire trip just so their own families could eat.

Dont give them the secret, because my credit card stocks won’t climb anymore!

I don't have a family, but this is more or less what I've been doing (and would be doing if I had dependents back at home). It feels good to have a stable job, building my savings, and each paycheck even feels like it's a pretty good amount of money. Then I multiply the net pay by 12, and feel sad again. I'm just trying to pay my bills, eat, save, stay healthy, maybe buy a house some day. Can't even imagine with kids and stuff. I remember in my early days, flying with some new captains (while I was a new FO) and you could tell who came from money or had things always go their way. Now that I'm in a senior base flying with guys that have a wife and kids and normal obligations, I see a lot more "normal" guys and humility. And it's inspiring to see that if they can make it through the downturns, the $22/hr, the $36/hr, etc, we'll be alright in the long run. Some days it's just hard to keep that idea in the forefront of your mind.

Definitely won't be opening up new hire training, but will clean up the 300 FOs on the CRJ that were sent home. So theres like 500 or so people right now sitting and waiting to be called back

I agree that they probably won’t really need to open up interviewing or the people in the CJO limbo that much but I don’t know if I would rule it out 100%

It’s pretty clear the Q1 resume date is because they want to have good staffing over the summer. I can see them adjusting based on trends.

500?? Only 240 (150 CRJ / 90 ERJ) you must be adding people with class dates.. fingers crossed. But honestly don’t hold your breath. Crazy world right now. There is no way they can say for sure, when hiring will begin..

Serious answers only.

I was part of the group in March sent home and I was one of the lucky ones that found a full-time gig flying (better pay and QOL), but, it’s in a SE piston. Therefore, I’m not really becoming any more competitive on paper for any future jet opportunities (other than total time).

I’d be curious to hear some opinions. Sacrificing my seniority number in this 121 climate seems stupid, considering it could be years before off the street people get hired again, but forfeiting the pay I’m receiving, which allows me to sock away cash, pay debt, live comfortably, also seems stupid; especially if another downturn happens when we’re back in training or post and they sock us again.

So, what I’m asking, is do I A) resign here and jump back into training hoping it all goes well or B) sacrifice the number, stay comfortable, build a plan and join 121 when times are more stable.

In recent days I have heard from multiple people street and at Skywest that Q1 training seems like it will be full go. Same at 2 other regionals


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