Originally Posted by
Texan2IP
Scambo and Bohicagain,
Thanks for such a quick reply and thanks for the info. Coming from the AF I know I have tons to learn. Scambo, I think I have a good handle on what you mean about less stress and make more money, but I'm not sure what you mean by "get back a significant chunk of your life." Is this a reference to the commute time and maybe staying overnight when you can't get a flight home? Or, is there more to it? We need to make the decision to stay in San Antonio or make the move to ATL, so I'm trying to get as much commute vs. domicile info I can. Thanks again for the information. It is much appreciated.
If ATL is your base of preference, I think moving there is your best career move. I don't listen to my own advice.
Yes the significant chunk of your life lost is the commuting time.
There is something you don't really understand right now, but you will in six months. As a civilian, you are allowed to have fun, big fun. I don't mean mandatory fun watching Tops in Blue at the dining out, or attending some event. You will never be tagged to be the "airshow project officer." You've written your last OPR, EPR, Award/dec.
Set yourself up to have the most fun that you can. Free time is the biggest part of that.