From DJMixmaster
All I am saying is that if there was an option cheaper than TRSS I think eveyone would go for that.
Errr... Actually there is. In fact TRSS people joining airline ranks/ GA companies are still a minority but then again you have to be that kind of guy.
As for asking Senior pilot to fight your corner "because it ain't your fault if the market is like that", believe me, there are plenty of issues they are fighting for and in turn once you have joined your airline of choice/FR, you might be grateful for that. There is nothing then can do if YOU want to pay for your rating thinking you are owed a living afterward.