Original Message

You do not "go to the bottom when you upgrade"

you get a seniority number when you are hired.  If a pilot decided to fly as a WB FO for 10 years then upgrade    to CA, he will be a 10 year CA and will be able to hold whatever his seniority can hold.  a pilot does not start over once he upgrades to CA.

many of us are senior WB FOs and enjoy the international flying and layovers.  We can make just as much or more than NB Captains with premium pay trips.  Why upgrade?