Jack
I couldn't agree more with your last post.
It would be more constructive all those trying to tell you off, if they would at least appreciate that a DEC is a proven, and experienced aviator, and at least be given the opportunity to maintain his/her CAPTAIN seniority at the time of joining rather than seeing him/herself going backwards, when a non type rated FO from the ATR/SAAB/DASH 7, 8, 9, or whatever upgrades.(no offense to anyone
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In any case is a pointless discussion. Of course people know when they sign what they sign for, a reminder is unnecessary. It would have been better if more consideration was given to those doing the donkey work, rather than advice and compassion.