Need genuine advice
Throwaway for privacy, also will be a little vague so I apologize for leaving out some key details.
Current job flying 135, $130k/yr (everything included). Single engine turbine with pathways to jets eventually. Would take longer as my multi time is low. Really good contracting on the side, too. Pay, QOL, and culture, all great. 7/7 schedule so I know my days off and can actually plan things.
Skywest CJO, cons are no bases near me and 5 year predatory contract that isn’t prorated. Would be a significant pay cut. Obvious con is starting out on reserve potentially commuting to a place like Phoenix. Pros, I’m in Aviate so a potential quicker flow to United one day. I don’t have a degree so flowing from a different regional might be harder?
My gut is telling me to stay at current company but a lot of folks close to me are telling me to leave and get that 121 time especially with the Aviate thing pulling for me. Not sure what to do.