To answer some of the posts, like unitedflyer,

Post-EAL, I went full-time Reserves, retired. Now, I got a great gig, flying corporate. No commuting, it's 30 minutes to the office; work reasonable amount, but have great layovers, good equipment, no office/union politics, no bidding (I ask for vacation, I get it), toured the globe and have fun flying. Couldn't ask for better.

GF