Attaboy, now you're talk'in TowerDog. I know how you feel. I feel like I've been starting over all my life, too. But, it does keep one from falling into a comfort rut. New airplane, new people, new places, good contract, etc. If you can be at it long enough maybe you can make back some of that retirement that Tower management stole from you guys. I know it's alot of work, but you must be still young since you obviously weren't the oldest in your class (hence you got an FE slot vice F/O?). F/O training is great - very comprehensive and practical. It's not JAL where I hear they specifiy exactly which hand and finger you position switches with. Relax and consider which equipment and base you want to bid F/O for.