Originally Posted by
Australopithecus
Hmmm. I fly with people who have done both seats and it’s probably. 60:40 regrets for coming to shorthaul. There are many good reasons to bid the 737, but career progression isn’t one of them, unless you are thinking of changing employers one day.
Be careful what you wish for.
It depends on what you see as benefits (I assume from S/O to F/O)
SH will be higher paid, less jet lag, less BoC, more time at home, more flexibility in the award, and you’ll probably find your skill and awareness level will be enhanced by the speed of the operation - will come in handy when command training rolls around. You’ll also be able to get to a window seat about 6 years quicker than staying in LH.
The two groups who would be advantaged by staying in LH are those with a lengthy commute, or those who like having a lot of time off in slip ports somewhere. I know S/Os who run businesses remotely while away on trips.