Originally Posted by
FLYZERG
You would get over how much you liked the jet in a month, if you can live in base you would definitely regret commuting to fly the jet. This cannot be emphasized enough.
This needs to be reposted over and over. No matter how much you "prefer" the jet over the brasilia, commuting for it will make your life miserable. REPEAT: YOU WILL HATE LIFE COMMUTING. The pay is the same the first year, and probably will the second if the pay proposal passes. Portland to anywhere is a lousy commute, there is a lot of competition. Houston out of anywhere is a lousy commute. Take it from someone who has lived in domicile and commuted, the only way to truly be happy doing this job is to minimize your stress and maximize your time at home. Commuting is the exact opposite of how to make that happen. End rant. :-) Welcome aboard.
Oh, and P.S., SkyKid, you're completely wrong. You will definitely mind sitting reserve after a couple of years. The only thing worse is commuting to sit reserve.