Thanks everyone for the information. I had a general idea of what life would be like but all the specifics were what I didn't know. My girlfriend of 3+ years was just asking about it and I didn't have any solid details to tell her.

I have worked a bit at a jet charter back in Chicago. Working there has really helped me see a glimpse as well. They have about 10 jets, ranging from a Citation 2 to a pair of G-IVs. I know of one pilot who worked there for a while but then went to fly for Air Wisconsin just so he could have a schedule. All the other pilots there tell me that its better to work at a company like that but I really think I would like having an eventual schedule rather than possibly being called for a flight and needing to be at the airport in less than 2 hours. It would be like being on reserve the rest of my career and I think it will be bad enough being on reserve for the first few months with an airline.