As you said, it could be worse.....I'm sure there are some CMR pilots who would gladly trade places with you.
I've been here over 16 years, and I just got integrated for a 3 day trip next weekend and I had plans...I've never been integrated for a 3 day trip in all of those 16+ years. Am I happy about it? No....But I understand that we gained some flying that we weren't expecting and I am glad we are growing instead of shrinking like many of our colleagues.
If it is really that bad, then walk the walk and quit like you said you are willing to do....
Whether we like it or not, we earned more flying, and Delta keeps moving the flying around from month to month.
Whether we like it or not, Delta is pressuring us to lower our costs by being "second most cost competitive".
Whether we like it or not, this business is very competitive right now. We are competing for a shrinking piece of the pie with smaller margins.
Whether we like it or not, ASA in the process of the largest merger ever of two regionals and preparing to more than double in size...There is a lot on the plate right now...
Stay focused, keep your eye on the prize, look down the road.....We are in better shape than most....If that doesn't work, and you have something better to do, by all means go for it....
Flame away.....