I am just going by what the OP expressed (interest in the regionals) and the title of his thread. So you are assuming I made an assumption () when, right or wrong, I merely made an observation.
I am just passionate about this subject because I wish I had made the jump myself long time ago instead of only last year. And the longer one wait the more painful it is to make such jump.
Of course not everybody wants the airlines, but that subject has been discussed before multiple times.

Thanks everyone for helping me be assured I wasn't crazy. I interviewed everywhere. Took a job with Compass. Been flying a couple citations too as a contract SIC typed FO. $400-500/day, hotel+meals. A whole lot better situation now.

Good for you. I read your original post and was horrified that an owner would expect all that from one individual. I worked some crappy jobs for a lot less money and in riskier aircraft, but not in such a relentless situation. Even if the quality of life had been better, you didn't need to waste any more time in a single turbine.

Is DL flow-thru still "a thing" at Compass. Even if not, the planes are sweet and the experience is solid. You're on the right path at the right time. Congratulations!

HeWho,
Would you give more details on what the owners said when they got back to you? And have they found someone to replace you?

Also, (to anyone): are Regionals general accepting of pilots doing commercial flying outside of the airline? I figure it would encroach on the flight time limits in the FAR's, and they wouldn't allow it.

DL flow up is not a thing anymore, I think the last guy flows up in January.

Basically they said NO to any renegotiation of compensation/schedule/duties. I am unaware about a replacement, but

I'm sure they found someone fairly quickly...there is always an unending stream of young pilots looking for a gig that pays good money, and like many Part 91 owners, they paint a pretty rosy picture.

Regionals are generally not eager about their pilots flying outside. FOMs differ, some want an LOA from chief pilot, all require you to report outside flying. Yea, at 85/hr month guarantee I'm sure you cut it close if you fly much.

As far as the owners go, if they've set up that type of environment, it's something that will never change. Owners like that believe they know everything and know better than anyone else. With the current climate for pilots, they're going to find out, in very short order, that the position will become nothing but a revolving door and, while that may be fine with them, I'd hate to be a passenger on that aircraft. Unfortunately, more likely than not, there will always be someone who will take a job like that. While we've all had crappy positions, this is about as bad as I've ever heard of.
Good luck on your new position.

PM sent...

2014 average s/e turboprop pay was $55,000.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/co...ary-study.html

I thought indentured servitude went out in the 1700s.

Stupid MOFO's. Just what I'd want. A revolving door for the guys I trust with my safety. Instead of guys getting comfortable with my plane and mission I'd like new guys (always) in those situations.
SMH