I do know several airline cadets and the pilots they fly with, and I take exception on their behalf of people saying they don't have the respect of their peers because I know for fact the skippers I deal with enjoy working with some of these said cadets. Obviously true (no respect) in some parts but not all. Surely if someone proves themselves through hard work, respect and skill that it wouldn't matter to someone the path they took
heh.
he'll be fine.