A viable alternative, if you have a suitable type rating, is to go contracting.
Wish I'd done it years ago.
Now picking up nearly twice what I used to get with a well known Big Airline that Flys to Cities, no stress, enjoying the work and happier than I ever was at my previous organised slavery employer.
Had to learn to be a pilot again, which took a little while. BACF guys will understand.
It's not for everyone, but if it suits YOU, ya'll look back and wonder why you waited.....
