Home.......hmmmmm????? Isn't there where you would spend at least half of your time?

Let's see....12x17=204, plus lets say 3 gateways per 60 day line = 18, plus let's say you're junior and can't conflict your training days (which if you did by the way you get paid less than you normally would on a "day on") so 6 days plus 2 travel on the front end for sure...8, so there is 230 days a year right there...leaves you 135 days out of 365 to be with your family and kids, outside activities, hobbies, friends...maybe a few more than that if you are able to bid vacation to conflict with your bid...but then they cheat you on credits there as well.
Oh...guys that jumpseat usually only work 12-16 days a month.
Home reserve...or what most airlines would call long call...sorry...no pay for you.