Maybe things have changed, but when I worked there I lived about 1200nm from Portsmouth. Wasn't a big deal, just have to be available at 0400 on day 1.

With regards to where people go, I left to fly a light jet for a 135 on demand charter about 1200nm away. People will tell you to have a bunch of multi before you go there, and in general I am inclined to agree. However, I had 47 hours of multi when I started (and left).