Well, they try to give people a few days after training to get situated. Basically, I live out of a suitcase and wasn't planning to moving. So when given the option I finished training and went straight to base. It wasn't that big of a deal to me. I'd say about 3 or 4 days seems to be what others got. So if you plan on moving to base I'd say have everything packed, in storage and ready to go before headed to training. Then your move would be limited to load u-haul, drive to new town, unload u-haul, ready to work. I know moving to base seems like the better thing to do. I'd say if you have roots somewhere, just try commuting even if only short term. Then when you know the town your in and when you know the place you want to live, you can make a better decision and probably get a better deal on a place. And you will perhaps be in a better situation to get more days off in a row. Just one guys opinion though, I'm sure there's a million more out there.

On the other hand, when others try to make you feel like you're in a miserable situation, or that you've made a terrible mistake, such as by telling you things like "enjoy the suck". Just remember they choose to be miserable. Make the best of your regional career, "it builds character" some old and wise guys have told me