Really seniority is the poison chalice. It is a device to keep our terms and conditions lower than they should be. The company knows they have you by the balls once you have 10 years seniority with a command around the corner. The only reason you will move (in most cases) will be for a lifestyle change.
Would I want to get rid of it.......not on your nelly (I'm not in the right squadron)
Just to clear up one point. We don't get command just because our number has come up. If your sim performance has been up to scratch for several years, you have passed the command assessment flights...THEN you will get an opportunity to pass the command course. Not everyone will get through first time.