Personally like the idea of going back home to live rather than fly. Reckon Air Nelson would be the best operation to go too because I would want to live in TG or NR. I like the Dash 8 it was my first turbo prop and I enjoyed flying it. Understand that if I pass the interview selection procedure I'll be an F/O and go with the flow because its about being home with family, pig hunting and being able to see proper rugby games on tv and have bbq's in sunshine not f
king snow etc. If you don't agree with management stuff just be pleased to be able to be at home. My guess the stress and hassles many people may have with regional carriers are that they are wishing to move on and up the greasy pole. Good luck to you with it but just remember it may not be what your after. Tonight I'm off to Kuwait and will be awake alnight getting there. Thats generally the hassle with long haul. That is why Air Nelson is so appealing.