Where I am now, I see and speak to so many different airlines. Yes, the business has evolved as does almost everything. Forget about how it used to be, but decide if it's what you expected it to be. Are you are happy? Because before you know it, the kids have grown up and left home or gone off to university and you are left to ponder where it all went. There is no golden oracle! All positions have their merits and failings but you have to be comfortable knowing that you are doing what you want to do and putting yourself and your family first. It will all be gone so quickly. So get on and do the best for YOU. If you are happy then well done! If you are not, then so will your family. You need to find that place and it may be somewhere you least expected. It's not about status or wealth but about YOU!