Great post McDoo
I thought I might add that we don't schedule by seniority, (haven't missed a family birthday or anniversary in 6 years), don't pull reserve (when you are at work you are flying not sitting in a room somewhere, and you don't have to live in TO whether you like it or not. Plus the work environment is excellent - great bunch of people to fly with, no OAC/OCP B.S., and relations with management are actually cordial and respectful. As far as the Koolaid goes, I don't drink it, I commute from YEG (average about 6 overnites at home per month) and when I'm done work I go home, forget about the job, and comcentrate on family and friends. Its a tough life.
Good luck on your interview
By the way b612, my Guaranteed annual salary as a four year captain with no profit share, options, or OT is 152K - easy math boyo