Originally Posted by
Pullout
Spot on. And remember, non rev 'privalages' are pretty much crap these days. You're more likely to compete for that oh so comfortable jumpseat with a mainline guy. Commuting is NOT recommended. Just because it's possible, doesn't mean its feasible or smart (especially if you have a family). If you still have time, get your masters and a career that appreciates you.
To echo this, life living in base on reserve is about the most cake thing ever. I do stuff that i need to do, if they call they call. If not, no biggie.
On the opposite, commuting to sit in a hotel at $60/night, or crashpad for $300/month while staring at the wall all day watching your phone, with no where to go, hoping they call is well, like, what I think prison would be like. Thats not even taking into account the whole headache of commuting on the front end and back end of your RSV days like pullout talked about.