The trend has been for new hires to start in OAK, then move east as more new hires come in below them. I got hired in Feb 2012. Due to the new hire stagnation since then and the (more senior) Air Tran flow, I am still stuck in PHX. My goal is to work my way east as my seniority improves. I know of several very junior FOs that live on the east coast and commute clear cross country every weekend to their bases in OAK, PHX, and Vegas. I strongly anticipate those 3 bases will remain junior, with migration east as seniority allows.

This is a great company, I love it here; and keep in mind I sit reserve every weekend with an 8 hour commute. I love my job and it can only get better. Don't listen to the haters. I wish you the best of luck.